Wydad Casablanca have confirmed they will face Portuguese giants FC Porto in a high-profile friendly match on Saturday, 31 May 2025, as part of their preparations for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
The Moroccan club, one of Africa’s representatives in the expanded 2025 edition of the tournament, will welcome the two-time European champions to the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 GMT.
The fixture against Porto is a key part of Wydad’s build-up to the global competition, where they have been drawn into Group G alongside Manchester City, Juventus, and Al-Ain.
With such formidable opposition awaiting, the Casablanca-based side is eager to test itself against top-level European sides in order to gauge its readiness for the challenge ahead.
“This friendly will be a great opportunity for our players to get a taste of the intensity and style of European football,” a club official noted during the announcement.
The club has already opened ticket sales for the clash, which is expected to draw a capacity crowd.
The Mohammed V Complex is set to be the scene of what promises to be an exciting contest between two clubs with strong footballing traditions.
In addition to the confirmed date with FC Porto, Wydad are reportedly in talks to arrange another warm-up match against Sevilla FC.
That fixture is tentatively planned for 27 May 2025, though it has not yet been officially confirmed by either side.
مباراة ودية – Friendly Game
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Wydad’s leadership has made it clear that they aim to leave nothing to chance as they prepare for what will be one of the most demanding competitions in the club’s history.
By lining up matches against respected European opponents, the club hopes to fine-tune tactics, sharpen fitness, and build momentum ahead of the tournament.
Wydad Casablanca’s qualification for the Club World Cup marks another high point in a rich continental history, and the Red Castle will be carrying the hopes of Moroccan and African supporters when the tournament kicks off.
Their preparation schedule, beginning with the encounter against FC Porto, reflects the club’s ambition to compete on equal footing with some of the world’s elite teams.
