Juventus Dominates Wydad AC in FIFA Club World Cup Group G Clash Philadelphia

Juventus Dominates Wydad AC in FIFA Club World Cup Group G Clash Philadelphia, PA – June 22, 2025 – Juventus secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Wydad AC in their second Group G match of the FIFA Club World Cup, played today at Lincoln Financial Field. The win propels the Italian giants to the top of their group, putting them in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages. The match started brightly for Juventus, who took an early lead in the 6th minute through an unfortunate own goal by Wydad's Abdelmounaim Boutouil, who deflected Kenan Yildiz's shot into his own net. Teenage sensation Kenan Yildiz continued his impressive form, doubling Juventus's lead just ten minutes later with a brilliant strike in the 16th minute, showcasing his clinical finishing. Wydad AC, however, found a lifeline in the 25th minute when Thembinkosi Lorch skillfully chipped the ball over the Juventus goalkeeper, narrowing the deficit and giving the Moroccan side some hope. Despite Wydad's efforts to get back into the game, Juventus maintained control, and Yildiz once again proved to be the difference-maker. In the 69th minute, he netted his second goal of the match, extending Juventus's lead and effectively putting the game beyond Wydad's reach. As the match drew to a close, Dusan Vlahović put the cherry on top for Juventus, converting a penalty in the 90+4th minute after a foul in the box. This late goal sealed a comprehensive 4-1 victory for the Bianconeri. This result leaves Wydad AC at the bottom of Group G with no points after two matches, making their path to the knockout stage extremely challenging. Juventus, with two wins from two, now sits comfortably at the top of the group standings.