Juventus will aim to continue their winning streak following a 5-0 thumping of Al Ain from Abu Dhabi in their Group G opener at the FIFA Club World Cup. They will next face Moroccan side Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, June 22nd, at 17:00 GMT.
Juventus players Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceição both scored a brace, with Yıldız also contributing a goal, when they beat Al Ain in their opener, according to our football facts. Wydad AC, on the other hand, lost to Manchester City 2-0, with Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku grabbing a goal each.
Match Preview
Juventus entered the FIFA Club World Cup as one of Europe’s storied clubs. Their form has also been strong in the lead-up to the tournament, as they are unbeaten in six competitive matches. The Bianconeri’s recent unbeaten run included winning three of their previous five matches in Serie A.
Despite their domestic struggles, Juventus boast a talented squad, with players like Weston McKennie and Dusan Vlahovic capable of turning games. Their experience in high-stakes European competitions makes them favourites in this clash. However, the tight schedule, with players returning from international duty for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, has limited Tudor’s preparation time.
Wydad AC, representing Morocco’s Botola Pro League, qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by defeating Al Ahly 2-0 in the 2022 CAF Champions League final. The Reds have shown resilience in African competitions, but head into headed into this competition on the back of a 2-0 cup quarter-final defeat against Union Touarga. Their group stage opener against Manchester City likely exposed their defensive frailties against elite opposition.
Under coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem, Wydad will rely on a compact defensive structure and quick counter-attacks, with Thembinkosi Lorch key to their setup. However, they are significant underdogs in Group G, with analysts expecting their best chance for points to come against Al Ain in Matchday 3.
Historically, Juventus and Wydad have never met, adding an element of unpredictability. Juventus are expected to dominate possession, but Wydad’s physicality and counter-attacking threat could pose problems if the Italians are not clinical.
Juventus FIFA Club World Cup form:
- vs Al Ain 0-5 (W) 19/06/25
Juventus form (all competitions):
- W (A) 3-2 against Venezia (Serie A) 25/05/25
- W (H) 2-0 against Udinese (Serie A) 18/05/25
- D (A) 1-1 against Lazio (Serie A) 10/05/25
- D (A) 1-1 against Bologna (Serie A) 04/05/25
- W (H) 2-0 against Monza (Serie A) 27/04/25
Wydad AC FIFA Club World Cup form:
- Vs Manchester City 0-2 (L) 18/06/25
Wydad AC form (all competitions):
- L (A) 2-0 against Union Touarga (Excellence Cup) 10/06/25
- W (A) 2-1 against Stade Marocain (Excellence Cup) 03/06/25
- W (H) 2-0 against RCA Zemamra (Botola Pro League)
- W (A) 2-0 against JS Soualem (Botola Pro League)
- W (H) 2-1 against AS FAR Rabat (Botola Pro League)
Team News
Juventus: Head coach Igor Tudor may shuffle his lineup after the Al Ain match. Weston McKennie, who enjoyed a strong 2024-25 Serie A season, is likely to anchor the midfield alongside Khéphren Thuram.
Randall Kolo Muani is expected to lead the line, supported by attacking midfielders Francisco Conceicao and Kenan Yildiz. Defensively, Pierre Kalulu and Lloyd Kelly are probable starters, though injuries to key players like Timothy Weah could be options for Tudor if he wishes to rotate his squad. Bremer, Manuel Locatelli, Mattia Perrin and Arkadiusz Milik could all miss out due to various injuries.
Wydad AC: Mohamed Amine Benhachem is expected to field a 5-4-1 formation, with Thembinkosi Lorch providing creativity behind striker Cassius Mailula. Oussama Zemraoui and Mehdi Moubarik will be crucial in midfield to disrupt Juventus’ rhythm, while goalkeeper El Mehdi Benabid faces a stern test. Injuries are not widely reported, but Benhachem could choose to rotate his starting line-up after their opening game defeat.
Juventus possible starting lineup:
Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Kelly, Savona; Cambiaso, McKennie, Thuram, Alberto Costa; Conceicao, Yildiz, Kolo Muani
Wydad AC possible starting lineup:
Benabid; Moufid, Boutouil, Meijers, Ferreira, Moufi; Lorch, Moubarik, Zemraoui, Amrabat; Mailula
We Say: Juventus 2-0 Wydad AC
Juventus possess the quality and depth to overpower Wydad AC. The Moroccan side’s defensive resilience may keep the game competitive early, but Juventus’ attacking firepower, led by Kolo Muani and Conceicao, should secure a comfortable victory. Wydad’s counter-attacking threat is unlikely to breach a Juventus defence eager to prove itself on the global stage.
