2025 FIFA Club World Cup Guide: Group G teams, managers, schedule

The football does not stop this summer, as almost three dozen of the world's best teams contest the revamped FIFA Club World Cup , with every game live and for free on DAZN .

Thirty-two teams will do battle in a new format that expands the event to a structure similar to those of major international tournaments, with eight groups of four set for 2025.

Here, DAZN News profiles the contenders and pretenders, and up next is  Group G - as we figure out just who will reach the knockout rounds and who will be packing their bags.

Group G - at a glance

Clubs

Manchester City, Juventus, Al Ain, Wydad 

Fixtures

Manchester City   

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In any other season, Manchester City would be heading to this summer's tournament as one of the favourites, but 2024-25 hasn't gone to plan for Pep Guardiola's all-conquering side. 

Following four Premier League title wins in a row, City fell off the pace this season and were dumped out of the Champions League by Real Madrid. 

However, as disappointing as this season has been, City should still be in force in the States and will go into the competition as holders after their win in 2023. 

The FIFA Club World Cup could be the perfect tonic for a season that hasn't gone to plan for City's star-studded side. 

Key man - Erling Haaland 

If you're looking for a Golden Boot winner this summer, then the striking Viking has to be the one to beat at this year's tournament. 

Despite City's wobbles Haaland has kept up his incredible goal-scoring form and scored over 30 goals for the third season running at the club. 

Manager - Pep Guardiola  

2025 may not have been Pep's year, but football is still Pep's playground. 

No manager has revolutionised the game like the Spaniard, and he'll be heading into this year's FIFA Club World Cup looking to win the competition for a FOURTH time. 

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Juventus  

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The Old Lady will be part of the summer festivities in the States, as Juventus take their place at the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time. 

The Serie A heavyweights were two-time winners of the predecessor event, the Intercontinental Cup, and qualified for the competition as the eighth-best eligible team in the four-year ranking.

Juve may have won a record 36 Serie A titles but haven't managed to maintain a championship bid this campaign and were left battling for a place in next season's Champions League. 

However, in a group where you'd expect the Italians to progress and a squad that has some top players, they'll be a tough nut to crack in the US. 

Key man - Dusan Vlahovic

The big, powerful striker is constantly linked with a move to the Premier League but remains the focal point of the Juve attack. 

Defenders know they're in for a tough battle when they come up against the Serb, who looks set to be the club's top scorer again in 2025. 

Manager - Igor Tudor

A 55-times capped Croatian international who spent a decade playing for Juventus, Tudor returned to the club as manager following the departure of Thiago Motta in March.

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Al Ain    

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It's the second appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup for UAE heavyweights, having made it all the way to the final in their last outing back in 2018. 

There, they were beaten by Real Madrid and find themselves in a group this time around with two more of Europe's elite in Manchester City and Juventus - making the path to the knockout rounds a tough ask. 

Al Ain are no pushovers, though, having won a record 14 UAE Pro League titles and qualified for this year's tournament thanks to their AFC Champions League win in 2024.

They'll know they'll need to be on top of their game, but it's a massive opportunity for them to showcase what they and the region have to offer. 

Key man - Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba

Al Ain will be looking for a hero to get them out of the group and that role usually falls on the shoulders of this Togo international. 

Laba has scored 140 goals in just 173 games for the club since joining in 2019, so who'd bet against him adding more to his tally this summer? 

Manager - Vladimir Ivic

No major tournament would be complete with a former Watford manager, and the FIFA Club World Cup is no different. 

Ivic had a six-month spell in charge at Vicarage Road in 2020 and has also managed in Greece and Israel. He was appointed Al Ain's coach in March. 

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Wydad 

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Moroccan side Wydad will be hoping it's third time lucky in this expanded version of the FIFA Club World Cup, having appeared in two previous tournaments and failed to register a win. 

The 2025 competition hasn't been too kind to the side from Casablanca either, having been drawn in a group with two big European names, but it will be a chance for them to try and cause an upset in the States. 

No team has won more titles in Morocco than Wyadd's 22 championship wins and earned their FIFA Club World Cup passage thanks to their AFC Champions League win in 2022.

Key man -  Jamal Harkass

The only current Wydad player who is a regular for the Moroccan national team, Harkass is the current Wydad captain. 

He'll have some busy work to do in this group organising a back four against two of the best attacks in Europe. 

Manager - Rhulani Mokwena

This is Mokwena's first post away from his native South Africa, where he had previously led Mamelodi Sundowns to three Premier Division titles.

He moved to Wydad in July last year, and will lead them into the tournament this summer. 

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