Manchester City Vs Wydad AC, FIFA Club World Cup: Phil Foden Nets Fastest CWC Goal In 1 Minute, 51 Seconds

After putting Manchester City in the lead in the second minute, Phil Foden helped them double the advantage against Wydad AC with a cross that was nudged in by Jeremy Doku in the 42nd

Updated on: 18 June 2025 10:27 pm

Manchester City vs Wydad AC FIFA Club World Cup Phil Foden

Manchester City players celebrate the opening goal by Phil Foden, second from left, during the FIFA Club World Cup group G match against Wydad AC in Philadelphia. Photo: AP

Manchester City's English midfielder Phil Foden created FIFA Club World Cup history on Wednesday (June 18, 2025), netting the tournament's fastest goal so far in 1 minute, 51 seconds. Foden latched on to Wydad AC custodian El Mehdi Benabid's weak parry, putting the Cityzens in the lead early in the Group G encounter.

City are opening their campaign with this game, and so are Wydad AC. The four-member group also features Italian powerhouses Juventus and United Arab Emirates outfit Al Ain. The two teams will lock horns on Thursday (June 19) at 6:30am IST.

1 minute, 51 seconds.

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— FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC)

Foden later played his part in City's second goal too. He delivered a well-directed cross which was met by Jeremy Doku at the Wydad goalmouth, as Pep Guardiola's men doubled their advantage in the 42nd minute.