Al Ain vs. Juventus: How to watch, TV channel, live stream
Al Ain vs. Juventus: How to watch, TV channel, live stream
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FIFA Club World Cup to feature world's best and here's how they got in
USA TODAY Sports experts break down the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup and how all 32 teams made it into the re-vamped club tournament.
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Al Ain and Juventus face off on Wednesday night in both teams' Club World Cup opener.
Igor Tudor will lead the Bianconeri into the tournament on the verge of being named permanent head coach, with the Croatian reportedly set to see his interim tag removed ahead of next season.
Tudor's first game will see his side heavily favored against Al Ain, the Emirati outfit which reached this stage by winning the 2023–24 AFC Champions League.
Watch Al Ain vs. Juventus on DAZN
There should be some extra motivation for Juventus pair Weston McKennie and Tim Weah, who will play on home soil in the Club World Cup. The Americans missed out on Gold Cup duty with the U.S. men's national team this summer, instead participating in the newly expanded FIFA tournament.
Wydad AC and Manchester City are the other two teams in Group G. Pep Guardiola's side and Juve are expected to make up the top two spots and advance to the knockout phase.
Man City began the tournament with a 2-0 win over Wydad earlier on Wednesday, putting the pressure on Juventus to hold serve.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match.
Al Ain vs. Juventus (Club World Cup)
When: Wednesday, June 18
Wednesday, June 18 Where: Audi Field (Washington, DC)
Audi Field (Washington, DC) Time: 9 p.m. ET
9 p.m. ET Channel/streaming: DAZN (Watch NOW)
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