City are one of 32 teams from across the planet going for glory in the first edition of the new, expanded format.
We won the last iteration of the previous format in 2023 before it was renamed the FIFA International Cup.
Now, 2025 is seeing the tournament expanded into a month-long festival of football.
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Below we explain everything you need to know about the competition...
WHO WILL CITY PLAY?
In December 2024, City were drawn in Group G of the competition.
And when the draw took place in Miami, Pep Guardiola’s side were pitted against Italian giants Juventus, Moroccan outfit Wydad AC and United Arab Emirates side Al Ain FC.
In the tournament so far, we won all our group games - 2-0 over Wydad, 6-0 over Al Ain and 5-2 against Juventus.
That means we now face Al-Hilal in the Round of 16, with the game kicking off at 02:00 (UK) at Camping World Stadium, Orlando in the early hours of Tuesday 1 July.
City’s group G fixtures
City v Wydad AC | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | Wednesday 18 June | 12:00 (EDT)/17:00 (UK) - W 2-0
City v Al Ain FC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | Sunday 22 June (EDT)/Monday 23 June (UK time) | 21:00 (EDT)/02:00 (UK) - W 6-0
Juventus v City | Camping World Stadium, Orlando | Thursday 26 June | 15:00 (EDT)/ 20:00 (UK) W 5-2
ROUND OF 16 FIXTURE
City v Al-Hilal | Camping World Stadium, Orlando | Tuesday 01 July | 21:00 (EDT)/ 02:00 (UK)
How to watch
DAZN will broadcast every minute from the event, with all 63 matches, live-streamed, free to view on DAZN globally*, and in multiple languages.
If you are already a DAZN subscriber or Freemium member, then the competition is part of your current membership.
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To sign up for a free DAZN account now you only need an email address to register, with no hidden costs or fees.
You can then watch all the action on the DAZN App via smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, streaming devices, game consoles and web browsers.
Join now to be ready to watch DAZN’s coverage for free.
*DAZN is not currently available in the following territories: Belarus, Cuba, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria
City’s travelling squad
Our full 27-man squad out in the United States can be found here.
When will it be played?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place from 14 June to 13 July 2025.
This means it falls between the 2024/25 and 2025/26 domestic and European season.
Group stages: 14 to 26 June
Round of 16: 28 June to 1 July
Quarter-finals: 4 to 5 July
Semi-finals: 8 to 9 July
Final: 13 July, MetLife Stadium
Ticket information
All available tickets for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup are now on sale.
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How did we qualify?
Success in the 2022/23 Champions League earned us our place at this tournament.
We’re one of 12 European sides, joining six South American teams, five from North America, four from each of Africa and Asia and one from Oceania.
Chelsea, who are there after winning the 2020/21 Champions League, are the only other English side.
Outside of Chelsea, City and Real Madrid (winners of the Champions League in 2022 and 2024), the remaining UEFA slots were allocated to the nine sides with the best cumulative coefficient over the four-year qualification period.
This has been a similar process on other continents, with Champions League winners generally qualifying
Full draw
Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica
Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, LAFC
Group E: River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds, CF Monterrey, Inter
Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan HD, Mamelodi Sundowns
Group G: Manchester City, Wydad AC, Al Ain FC, Juventus
Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, CF Pachuca, RB Salzburg
Format explained
The format will follow the model of recent FIFA World Cup for international sides, with 32 teams split into eight groups of four.
The top two teams in each group will progress to a Round of 16 where single-match knockout ties will be played all the way to the final.
Should we go through as group winner, we will play the runner-up in Group H. If we’re runners-up, we will face the Group H winner.
Should the knockout matches be tied, extra time and penalties will be used to decide who advances to the next stage.
There will be no third-place play off played.
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Where will it be played?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be played in the USA with 12 stadiums hosting 63 matches over 29 days.
The venues will be:
Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta
TQL Stadium – Cincinnati
Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte
Rose Bowl Stadium – Los Angeles
Hard Rock Stadium – Miami
GEODIS Park – Nashville
MetLife Stadium – New York
Camping World Stadium – Orlando
Inter&Co Stadium – Orlando
Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia
Lumen Field – Seattle
Audi Field – Washington
The final will be played at the MetLife Stadium on 13 July.
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Match officials
The list of match officials appointed for the FIFA Club World Cup is available here.
What kits will City play in?
City will debut two new kits in the US during this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.
We will wear the 2025/26 PUMA Home kit as first choice during the tournament, with the goalkeeper sporting the new pink jersey unveiled in May.
Our new KidSuper shirt will be the alternative option this summer, alongside the orange base goalkeeper top.
This special edition kit will only be worn during this summer, with a fresh look to follow as our away kit for the 2025/26 domestic season.
Trophy
With a 24-carat gold-plated finish, the trophy has multiple laser-engraved inscriptions all over, telling the story of football’s history, 13 languages, Braille and a world map, highlighting the spread and inclusivity of the global game.
How to follow on app
As always, our app is perfect companion for any City fan following from around the world.
For every game Guardiola’s team are involved in, our Matchday Centre will begin around two hours before kick-off.
In there, you’ll see text updates taking you all the way through the action and providing detailed reaction after the final whistle blows.
As well as that, Matchday Live will be freely available with presenters and pundits giving their expert insight into everything they see on the pitch.
After each game, you can see a match report, reaction and highlights so you’re fully up to date.
Outside of the games, we’ll be in the US to bring you the best moments as Guardiola and his squad prepare for a fresh, exciting challenge.
And make sure you switch on push notifications so you don’t miss a beat.
Make sure you download the app now to make the most of our coverage!
