Italian giants Juventus and UAE's Al Ain are currently locked in a historic encounter in their opening match of the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup. The Group G clash, taking place at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., marks the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.
The match, which kicked off in the early hours of Thursday, June 19, 2025, sees Juventus making their debut in the competition in its current format. The Bianconeri qualified for the tournament based on their UEFA coefficient ranking over the past four years. Al Ain, on the other hand, secured their spot by winning the 2023/24 AFC Champions League.
This fixture represents a significant moment for both teams as they look to make a strong start in a group that also includes English powerhouse Manchester City and Moroccan side Wydad AC.
For Juventus, this tournament offers a chance to reclaim a spot on the global stage after a period of domestic transition. Al Ain, who famously reached the final of the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup where they lost to Real Madrid, will be looking to draw on their past experience in the competition to cause an upset against their more illustrious European opponents.
The build-up to the match saw much speculation about the potential lineups, with both teams eager to field a strong side for this crucial opening game. As the match is currently underway, football fans around the world are keenly following the action to see which of these two teams will draw first blood in their Club World Cup campaign.
