As Juventus prepare for their FIFA Club World Cup campaign, several players have revealed which host cities they're most excited to play in during the tournament. U.S. international Tim Weah expressed enthusiasm about matches in Orlando and Philadelphia, while his USMNT teammate Weston McKennie named Washington D.C. as his preferred destination. France international Khephren Thuram named Philadelphia, while English defender Lloyd Kelly said Orlando.
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WHAT THE PLAYERS SAID
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Juventus will play matches in three different cities during the Group Stage of the competition, facing Al Ain of the UAE at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. on June 18, followed by a match against Moroccan side Wydad at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on June 22. Their final Group Stage match comes against Manchester City will take place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on June 26.
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WHAT NEXT?
The will begin their Club World Cup journey in the U.S. by training at The Greenbrier Sports Training Centre in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, when they arrive ahead of their opening match on June 18.