After a strong opening match, European champions Manchester City will face UAE side Al Ain in the second matchday of Group G at the 2025 Club World Cup. Here's everything you need to know.

The match will be played on , at the  in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Kickoff times across the U.S. are:

, managed by , opened their campaign with a solid 2–0 win over , thanks to goals from  and . Despite the red card shown to , the English side showcased their depth and tactical discipline.

For the second match,  is expected to rotate some names without altering the team’s signature style of controlled possession, high pressing, and sharp finishing. Key players like 

, coached by , arrives with the pressure of having lost 5–0 to  in their tournament opener. The Emirati side must earn at least a point to stay alive in the race for the next round.

With experienced players like goalkeeper  and attackers  and ,  will aim to tighten their defensive shape and strike on the counter.

Group G is shaping up to be highly competitive. A second victory would all but secure  place in the Round of 16, while another defeat would eliminate  from the tournament. Goal differential may also become a crucial factor later in the group stage.

The match between  and  kicks off this Sunday at 9:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. CT / 7:00 p.m. MT / 6:00 p.m. PT. Expect a clash of footballing philosophies between one of the title contenders and a team looking to pull off the tournament’s biggest upset.