From commanding wins to last minute drama, day five served up thrilling showcases of world class football across, as the FIFA Club World Cup Group stages continue to impress.

Here’s how today’s action played out:

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 18: Phil Foden #47 of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Manchester City FC and Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 18, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Manchester City v  Wydad AC
Today’s matches kicked off in Philadelphia, as Manchester City began their Club World Cup campaign with a confident 2-0 win over Wydad AC, thanks to early goals from Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku. Despite a rotated lineup and scorching conditions, City controlled the match, although Rico Lewis’s late red card means he’ll miss their next game against Al Ain.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 18: Yassine Bounou #37 of Al Hilal reacts with Salem Aldawsari #29 and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic #22 of Al Hilal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Real Madrid CF and Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Real Madrid v Al Hilal
The action continued as Spanish giants Real Madrid were held to a 1–1 draw by Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal. Gonzalo García opened the scoring in the 34th minute netting a goal through a low cross. Al Hilal responded six minutes later through a Rúben Neves penalty before the break. Madrid missed a golden chance to win in stoppage time when Federico Valverde’s penalty was saved, leaving them to regroup ahead of their clash with Pachuca.

CINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 18: Oscar Gloukh #30 of FC Salzburg is challenged by Kenedy #29 of CF Pachuca during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between CF Pachuca and FC Salzburg at TQL Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

CF Pachuca v FC Salzburg
FC Salzburg edged CF Pachuca 2–1 in a thrilling Group H clash. Oscar Gloukh scored a spectacular opener, while teenage debutant goalkeeper Christian Zawieschitzky delivered a series of heroic saves. A lengthy thunderstorm delay disrupted the match shortly after half-time, but Pachuca equalised within minutes of the restart via a Bryan González free kick. Salzburg sealed the victory with a late header from Karim Onisiwo. Salzburg now prepare to meet Al Hilal, while Pachuca head to Charlotte to take on Real Madrid.

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 18: Randal Kolo Muani #20 celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal with Pierre Kalulu #15 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Al Ain FC and Juventus FC at Audi Field on June 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Stuart Franklin – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Al Ain FC v Juventus FC
Rounding out today’s action was a statement win by Juventus FC, who defeated Al Ain 5–0 in Washington. The Italian giants put the game away early, scoring four goals in the first half—including two from Randal Kolo Muani. Portuguese winger Francisco Conceição was equally impressive, dribbling past defenders to score twice himself. Both teams return to action on Sunday, 22nd June: Al Ain will meet Manchester City, while Juventus face Wydad.

Results:

Manchester City: 2 (Phil FODEN 2’, Jeremy DOKU 42’)

Wydad AC: 0

 

Real Madrid: 1 (Gonzalo GARCA 34’)

Al Hilal: 1 (Ruben NEVES 41’)

 

CF Pachuca: 1 (Bryan GONZALEZ 56’)

FC Salzburg: 2 (Oscar GLOUKH 42’, Karim ONISWO 76’)

 

Al Ain FC: 0

Juventus FC: 5 (Randal KOLO MUANI 11’, Francisco CONCEICAO 21’, Kenan YILDIZ 31’, Randal KOLO MUANI 45+4’, Francisco CONCEICAO 58’,

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