Scoring at 1 minute and 51 seconds! Foden set a new record in the Club World Cup

In the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup held in the early morning of June 19, England midfielder Rising Star Phil Foden ended his 20-game goal drought and set a record in the match.

In the first round of Group G match between Manchester City and Moroccan team Wydad AC, Foden performed well, not only scoring his first goal in the game, but also contributed an assist, helping the Blue Moon win 2-0. He broke through the opponent's goal in just 1 minute and 51 seconds, becoming the fastest player in the history of the event.

In addition, according to Opta statistics, Foden has also become the first English player to score goals in FIFA clubs in two different years (has previously scored in 2023).

Previously, the Manchester City midfielder experienced a trough in form and lost his main position in the 2024/25 season. He has failed to score in 20 consecutive games, both in the club and the national team. But this victory and key performance undoubtedly sounded the clarion call for his recovery in the new season. In an interview with Channel 5 after the game, Foden said: "I am ready to welcome the new season. This event is very important to me, not only to me, but also to other players. It feels very important to be able to regain goals in such a competition."

Guardiola also praised Foden's ball-handling and organizational skills in the midfield after the game. In this game, Foden partnered with two new players Rennes Cherki and Tijani Reindez in the midfield. The success rate of passing in the game reached 93%, and created two major scoring opportunities, completing 3 shots, and finally gaining 1 goal and 1 assist. He was named the official player of the game.

Although defender Rico Lewis was sent off in the 88th minute of the game, with the goals of Foden and Doku, Manchester City still successfully scored three-pointers and ushered in a good start to this tournament.

Currently in the G Group standings, Manchester City is currently ranked first with 3 points. Another game in the same group will be between Ain and Juventus, and the game will be held on the morning of June 19.