Manchester City will discover their three group-stage opponents for the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday, as anticipation builds for next summer’s expanded tournament.
Defending Champions in the Spotlight
City enter the competition as defending champions, having defeated Fluminense in Saudi Arabia in 2023. However, this year’s tournament has undergone a significant transformation, now featuring 32 teams in a format similar to the World Cup. The event includes a four-team group stage, followed by a knockout phase starting from the last-16.
Top Seeds in Pot One
Pep Guardiola’s side are among the top seeds in Pot One, alongside European powerhouses such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). This ensures City will avoid these clubs until at least the semi-finals, provided all teams win their groups.
Potential Opponents
City’s group-stage opponents could include notable names like Juventus, Benfica, Salzburg, or Atletico Madrid from Pot Two. Additionally, Pot Four offers the intriguing possibility of facing Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami or South American giants Boca Juniors.
Stay tuned for updates, live coverage, and post-draw analysis as City look to defend their title and aim for more glory on the global stage.
Final groups confirmed – City in Group G
Group A
- Palmeiras
- Porto
- Al Ahly
- Inter Miami
Group B
- PSG
- Atletico Madrid
- Botafogo
- Seattle Sounders
Group C
- Bayern Munich
- Benfica
- Boca Juniors
- Auckland City
Group D
- Flamengo
- Chelsea
- Club Leon
- ES Tunis
Group E
- River Plate
- Inter Milan
- Monterrey
- Urawa Red Diamonds
Group F
- Fluminense
- Borussia Dortmund
- Ulsan HD
- Mamelodi Sundowns
Group G
- Manchester City
- Juventus
- Wydad
- Al Ain
Group H
- Real Madrid
- Salzburg
- Al Hilal
- Pachuca
