Two European heavyweights, Juventus and Manchester City, are set to face off in their final group-stage clash at the FIFA Club World Cup, but with both sides having already secured passage to the knockout rounds, there’s little more than bragging rights and momentum at stake.
Under the guidance of ex-Lazio manager Igor Tudor, Juventus have stormed through the group stage ruthlessly. The Bianconeri made a statement in their opening fixture, dismantling Al Ain 5-0 after racing to a four-goal lead by half-time. They maintained that blistering form with a dominant 4-1 triumph over Wydad Casablanca in their next outing.
Meanwhile, Manchester City, navigating a transitional period with a fresh wave of new signings, have also looked sharp. Pep Guardiola’s men opened their campaign with a composed 2-0 win over Wydad, before delivering a 6-0 thrashing of Al Ain to underline their status as tournament favourites.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Where to watch Juventus vs. Man City: Live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this FIFA Club World Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: TBS, TruTV
Live stream: DirecTV Stream, DAZN
This game is available for live TV broadcast in English language in the US on TBS and TruTV.
For fans who prefer to stream on the go, the tournament will also be shown live on DirecTV Stream and DAZN.
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Juventus vs. Man City start time
- Date: Thursday, June 26
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. PT
Juventus and Man City will kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 26, from the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Juventus vs. Man City predicted lineups, team news
With qualification already in the bag following commanding wins over Al Ain and Wydad Casablanca, Juventus may well take the opportunity to shuffle their pack for their final group-stage outing. A few tweaks to the starting XI wouldn’t come as a shock, especially with bigger challenges lying ahead.
The Italian side continued to ride the hot hand of Kenan Yildiz. The young forward turned in another eye-catching performance against Wydad Casablanca, netting twice to bring his tally for the tournament to three and further underline his growing importance to the Bianconeri’s attack.
Juventus predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Di Gregorio (GK) — Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly — Costa, Koopmeiners, Douglas Luiz, Kostic — Conceicao, Yildiz — Vlahovic.
Injured: Locatelli (doubt).
Suspended: None
On the Manchester City side, Rico Lewis remains sidelined due to suspension after picking up a red card in their opener against Wydad. Manager Pep Guardiola is likely to ring in the changes, opting to rotate his squad to keep legs fresh and minds sharp for the all-important knockout phase.
Manchester City’s prospects have been significantly boosted by the return of midfield lynchpin Rodri and star striker Erling Haaland. The towering Norwegian wasted no time making an impact in City’s second group outing against Al-Ain, not only finding the back of the net but also turning provider with an assist for Rayan Cherki’s maiden goal in sky blue.
New arrivals like Cherki, Rayan Aït-Nouri, and Tijani Reijnders have injected fresh energy into a City squad that, at times last season, appeared stretched thin. Their contributions have added depth and creativity, helping Guardiola’s side find another gear heading into the knockout rounds.
Man City predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Stefan Ortega — Khusanov, Stones, Dias, Ake — Gundogan, Rodri, Foden — Cherki, Haaland, Echeverri.
Injured: None.
Suspended: Lewis (red card).
FIFA Club World Cup group stage fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, June 26
- Juventus vs. Man City (3:00 p.m.)
- Wydad vs. Al Ain (3:00 p.m.)
- Salzburg vs. Real Madrid (9:00 p.m.)
- Al Hilal vs. Pachuca (9:00 p.m.)
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