The final Round of 16 spots are up for grabs at the FIFA Club World Cup, and Thursday’s match between Juventus and Manchester City will decide the pecking order in Group G. Both teams have already punched their tickets to the knockout stage, but the winner of this showdown will take the top spot—an important distinction that could mean a more favorable path through the tournament.
Set to take place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, the matchup brings together two European giants with different recent histories. For Juventus, this Club World Cup run represents a fresh opportunity to return to international relevance. After years of inconsistent performances in Europe, the Bianconeri are aiming to show they belong among the elite once again.
Manchester City, on the other hand, are one of the tournament favorites. Despite some early doubts following their opening-day scare, Pep Guardiola’s squad responded with a dominant performance in their second group match. Now, they’ll look to finish the job and cement first place heading into the Round of 16.
While the stakes aren’t do-or-die, there’s still plenty on the line. First place in the group could mean avoiding a matchup with a fellow powerhouse in the next round. For Guardiola, it’s also a chance to test depth players and maintain momentum heading into the more grueling stages of the tournament.
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City’s lineup features a blend of regular starters and rotational options, with stars like Erling Haaland and Phil Foden expected to feature. Juventus, under head coach Igor Tudor, are expected to lean on a younger core, including emerging talents like Kenan Yıldız and Francisco Conceição.
Both teams will want to finish group play on a high note, and fans can expect a high-quality clash between two sides loaded with technical ability, tactical nuance, and star power.
Projected lineups for Juventus vs. Manchester City
Manchester City: Stefan Ortega; Rayan Ait Nouri, Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov, Manuel Akanji; Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gündoğan; Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush.
Juventus: Michele Di Gregorio; Alberto Costa, Lloyd Kelly, Nicolò Savona, Pierre Kalulu; Manuel Locatelli, Khéphren Thuram-Ulie, Weston McKennie; Kenan Yıldız, Randal Kolo Muani, Francisco Conceição.
