Once European heavyweights, Juventus arrive at this summer's Club World Cup with hopes of rekindling their former dominance, and their first step on the road to redemption comes in a Group G opener against Al Ain on Wednesday.
While the Turin-based club didn't exactly set Serie A alight last season, their fourth-place finish masks a side quietly built for knockout-style football. In fact, no team in Italy's top tier suffered fewer defeats, a testament to their discipline and tactical rigidity. Their 16 stalemates weren't so much a sign of creative stagnation as they were of a methodical side adept at nullifying threats and managing games.
Their opponents, Al Ain, are the reigning kings of Asian football, having squeezed past Yokohama F. Marinos in the AFC Champions League final. Yet, on the domestic front, the UAE outfit could only muster a fifth-place finish, highlighting the gulf in consistency and pedigree between the two sides. While Juventus steps onto the global stage with an eye on redemption, Al Ain will be looking to shake up the hierarchy.
Here's everything you need to know about Al-Ain vs. Juventus, including TV channel and streaming options for their FIFA Club World Cup clash.
Where to watch Al-Ain vs. Juventus: Live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: DAZN
This match is not available for live TV broadcast in the United Kingdom.
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Al-Ain vs. Juventus start time
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 2 a.m. BST
Al-Ain and Juventus clash will kick off at 2:00 a.m. BST on Thursday, June 19, from the Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
Al-Ain vs. Juventus predicted lineups, team news
Veteran shot-stopper Rui Patricio is expected to make his first appearance for Al Ain, who head into the clash with a fully fit squad.
Up front, Soufiane Rahimi, fresh off being named MVP of the 2024 AFC Champions League and claiming the Golden Boot at the Paris Olympics, is the danger man.
He's supported by creative engine Alejandro “Kaku” Romero, the midfield maestro pulling the strings behind the attacking duo.
Al-Ain predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Patricio (GK) — Autonne, Park, Cardoso — Traore, Nader, Palacios, Erik — Kaku — Laba, Rahimi.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
On the other side, Juventus have received a fitness boost with Arkadiusz Milik and Gleison Bremer returning to full training, though this fixture may arrive too early for either to feature.
Meanwhile, Daniele Rugani and Filip Kostic are back from loan spells and eager to catch the eye of new manager Igor Tudor as they fight for a place in his plans.
Juventus predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Di Gregorio (GK) — Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly — Gonzalez, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso — Conceicao, Yildiz — Kolo Muani.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
Al-Ain's upcoming Club World Cup schedule
Here are Al-Ain's group stage games for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
| Date | Opponent | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 23 | Man City | 2:00 a.m. |
| Jun. 26 | Wydad FC | 8:00 p.m. |
Juventus's upcoming Club World Cup schedule
Here are Juventus's group stage games for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
| Date | Opponent | Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 22 | Wydad FC | 5:00 p.m. |
| Jun. 26 | Man City | 8:00 p.m. |
FIFA Club World Cup schedule this week
All times BST
Wednesday, June 18
- Monterrey vs. Inter Milan (2:00 a.m.)
- Man City vs. Wydad (5:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal (8:00 p.m.)
- Pachuca vs. Salzburg (11:00 p.m.)
Thursday, June 19
- Al Ain vs. Juventus (2:00 a.m.)
- Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly (5:00 p.m.)
- Inter Miami vs. Porto (8:00 p.m.)
- Seattle Sounders vs. Atletico Madrid (11:00 p.m.)
Friday, June 20
- PSG vs. Botafogo (2:00 a.m.)
- Benfica vs. Auckland City (5:00 p.m.)
- Flamengo vs. Chelseao (7:00 p.m.)
- LAFC vs. ES Tunis (11:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 21
- Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors (2:00 a.m.)
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Bor. Dortmund (5:00 p.m.)
- Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds (8:00 p.m.)
- Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD (11:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 22
- River Plate vs. Monterrey (2:00 a.m.)
- Juventus vs. Wydad (5:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Pachuca (8:00 p.m.)
- Salzburg vs. Al Hilal (11:00 p.m.)
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