When and Where Is the Match?

The match will be played on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Kickoff times across the U.S. are:

• 6:00 p.m. PT
• 7:00 p.m. MT
• 8:00 p.m. CT
• 9:00 p.m. ET

Both teams enter this second fixture with different needs and very different momentum.

Manchester City Aiming to Seal Qualification

Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, opened their campaign with a solid 2–0 win over Wydad Casablanca, thanks to goals from Phil Foden and Jérémy Doku. Despite the red card shown to Rico Lewis, the English side showcased their depth and tactical discipline.

For the second match, Guardiola is expected to rotate some names without altering the team’s signature style of controlled possession, high pressing, and sharp finishing. Key players like Erling Haaland, Rodri, or Bernardo Silva could play a more prominent role this time.

Al Ain Desperate for a Response

Al Ain, coached by Vladimir Ivić, arrives with the pressure of having lost 5–0 to Juventus 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 Rui Patrício and attackers Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba and Soufiane Rahimi, Al Ain will aim to tighten their defensive shape and strike on the counter.

What’s at Stake

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

The match between Manchester City and Al Ain 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.