Phil Foden, Manchester City player, expressed his happiness with the victory achieved by his team against Wydad Casablanca in the first round of the group stage of the 2025 Club World Cup.

Foden said: "I am very happy that we started the tournament with a win; the match was difficult at times because of the heat."

He added: "I commend the opposing team; they performed strongly in counterattacks and created many problems for us, but we handled the situation well. I am satisfied with the performance and happy with the three points."

Regarding his goal in the match, Foden commented: "I positioned myself well, and the ball fell in front of me, so I shot it calmly. I am very happy with this goal; it's a new season and a new mindset, and I look forward to what is coming."

The English player talked about the importance of the tournament, saying: "The tournament is very important, not just for me, but for all the players. It is essential to regain the match sensitivity in a competition of this size."

Foden concluded his statements by praising the team's new signings: "Everyone is adapting excellently; they are all great players and add a lot to the team."