Man City Thrashes Juventus in Club World Cup Showdown

Manchester City secured a decisive victory over Juventus in the FIFA Club World Cup on June 26, 2025, winning 5-2 in a thrilling match held at Camping World Stadium. This win propelled Manchester City to the top of Group G, marking a perfect group stage campaign with three consecutive wins.

The match saw an early start for Manchester City, with Jeremy Doku scoring in the ninth minute. However, Juventus quickly equalized through Teun Koopmeiners just two minutes later. Manchester City regained the lead with an own goal by Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu in the 26th minute, setting the stage for a dominant performance.

In the second half, Manchester City continued their onslaught with goals from Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Savinho, taking the score to 5-1. Haaland's goal marked his 300th career goal. Juventus managed a late consolation goal through Dusan Vlahovic in the 84th minute, but it was too little to change the outcome.

This victory sets Manchester City up for a semifinal match against the runner-up of Group H on June 30 in Orlando. Juventus will face the winner of Group H on July 1 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Manchester City's coach, Pep Guardiola, expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, noting his intent to maintain the current rhythm. Meanwhile, Juventus coach Igor Tudor acknowledged the difficulty in facing such a high-level team like Manchester City.

This match highlights Manchester City's strong form and their ambitions in the Club World Cup, as they aim to carry their momentum into the next round.