Juventus vs Wydad AC: 2025 Club World Cup Showdown Preview

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup debuts a 32-team format in the United States. In Group G, European powerhouse Juventus meet Moroccan giants Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Juventus impressed with a 5-0 opening win over Al Ain, while Wydad seek redemption after a 2-0 loss to Manchester City.

1. Historical Context

• First held as the FIFA Club World Championship in 2000; merged with the Intercontinental Cup in 2005.
• Renamed FIFA Club World Cup in 2006; 2025 marks the 21st edition and the inaugural 32-team format.

2. Group G Standings (After Matchday 1)

3. Team Profiles

Juventus (Italy)

• UEFA Champions League runners-up.
• 5-0 win over Al Ain courtesy of braces from Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceição.
• Coach Igor Tudor emphasizes squad focus and fitness.

Wydad AC (Morocco)

• Four-time CAF Champions League winners.
• Defeated 2-0 by Manchester City in opening match.
• Strenghtened attack with veteran Omar Al Somah; tactical shift to a fluid midfield.

4. Tactical Analysis

Juventus deploy a 3-4-3 high-press system: a back three (Savona, Kalulu, Kelly), midfield pivot (Thuram, McKennie), and wingers Conceição and Yıldız supporting Kolo Muani.

Wydad AC prefer a 5-2-2-1 defensive block: wing-backs tuck in, two central midfielders shield defense, and creative duos Rayhi and Amrabat feed lone striker Al Somah.

5. Key Players to Watch

• Randal Kolo Muani (JUV): Two goals in opener; Juve’s main attacking threat.
• Weston McKennie (JUV): Midfield engine with late runs.
• Omar Al Somah (WYD): Prolific veteran striker.
• Nordin Amrabat (WYD): Creative playmaker in transition.

6. Broadcasting & Viewing Information

• Date & Time: Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET
• Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
• USA: DAZN USA (live stream)
• UK: Channel 5 & DAZN UK
• Canada: DAZN Canada

7. Odds & Expert Prediction

Bookmakers favor Juventus at –420, draw at +440, and Wydad AC at +1100. Predicted score: 3-0 Juventus, with Kolo Muani on the scoresheet.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• When and where? June 22, 2025, 12:00 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field.
• How to watch? DAZN USA; Channel 5 & DAZN UK; DAZN Canada.
• Juventus’s opening result? 5-0 win over Al Ain.
• Wydad’s first match result? 2-0 loss to Manchester City.
• Previous meetings? None; first competitive encounter.
• Betting odds? Juventus –420; Draw +440; Wydad AC +1100.

Takeaways

• First Club World Cup with 32 teams in 2025.
• Juventus’s dominant form suggests a comfortable win.
• Wydad AC must overcome a tough task to stay alive.
• Tactical clash: Juve’s high press vs Wydad’s counter-block.
• Key duels: Kolo Muani vs Wydad defense; Amrabat’s creativity.