Rabat – Wydad Casablanca kicks off their Club World Cup journey today with a big match against one of Europe’s football giants, Manchester City.
The highly anticipated game will kick off at 5 pm GMT+1 at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
The match between Wydad Casablanca and Manchester City starts at 5:00 PM (GMT+1) on Wednesday, June 18.
Fans can catch the action live on British streaming platform DAZN, MBC Masr 2, TBS, and Showmax.
This is Wydad’s first match in Group G of the Club World Cup, and it won’t be an easy one. But despite the tough draw and low odds, Wydad’s players and coach Amine Benhachem are confident and positive.
The Moroccan side will be boosted by some strong new signings, including veteran Nordin Amrabat and Stephane Aziz Ki. Wydad will be aiming to defy the odds and make their mark on the world stage.
Their ultimate goal, Benhachem says, is “to honor Moroccan football first and foremost, and to defend the club’s history in continental and international competitions.”
Meanwhile, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola also has new talent, such as Rayan Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki, and Marcus Bettinelli. City will also count on their star players like Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva, and Omar Marmoush.
City’s attacking depth and technical superiority should allow them to dominate possession and create several scoring opportunities. Wydad may put up a resilient fight, especially in the first half, but ultimately, City’s class and intensity are expected to prevail.
After facing Manchester City, Wydad will play against Juventus on June 22 in Philadelphia, and finish the group stage on June 26 against Al-Ain FC in Washington D.C.
