Juventus are on the brink of booking their spot in the FIFA Club World Cup knockout stage as they prepare to face Moroccan champions Wydad Casablanca this Sunday in Philadelphia. After a dominant display in their opening match, the Italian giants now stand just one win away from the Round of 16. Meanwhile, Wydad are already in survival mode after a rough start.Next challenge: Juventus 🛡️#DimaWydad #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld pic.twitter.com/boubmFQHEi— Wydad Athletic Club (@WACofficiel) June 21, 2025 Making their long-anticipated debut in the revamped Club World Cup, Juve introduced themselves with a bang, thrashing Al-Ain 5-0 in Washington D.C. The emphatic win not only sent shockwaves through Group G but also hinted at a bold new era under freshly appointed head coach Igor Tudor.The game was over by the 51st minute, with all five goals already in the books — a rare feat for the Bianconeri, who hadn’t netted four times in one half since 2018. Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao both bagged braces, while teenage talent Kenan Yildiz continued his rise with a goal of his own. Midfielders Khephren Thuram and Alberto Costa pulled the strings, each providing assists in a performance marked by fluid, attacking football — something Juve sorely lacked last season.Tudor to remain at Juventus until 2027Although Juventus entered the tournament as UEFA’s eighth-best team across a four-year span, they looked anything but outsiders in their opener. However, with Manchester City looming in their final group fixture, Sunday’s clash is crucial if they want to avoid a tense finish.For Wydad Casablanca, it’s been a familiar story. Just like in their previous appearances, energy hasn’t translated into results. A 2-0 loss to Manchester City in their opening match wasn’t unexpected, but it’s left the Moroccan side with little room for error — and their Club World Cup campaign already hanging by a thread.##NAJAVA_MECA_8986502##
