Manchester City - Manchester City and Southampton meet at Wembley on 25/04/2026 at 13h15 (Brasília UTC-3) in a FA Cup semifinal that could define the remainder of both teams' seasons and the manager's trophy ambitions.
- In short: Erling Haaland (51 goals this season) leads a City side favored to reach the final, while Southampton arrive fresh from eliminating Arsenal.
Understand the dynamics
The match at the Estádio de Wembley is a single-elimination clash with high stakes: City, managed by Pep Guardiola, will field a near full-strength squad aiming to convert attacking dominance into a place in the final. For background on the competition’s format and prestige, see the official FA Cup competition page.
Broadcast details are confirmed for Brazilian viewers: the game airs on Disney+ (streaming) and on ESPN (pay TV) at 13h15 (Brasília time) on 25 April 2026.
"Erling Haaland, the team's top scorer with 51 goals this season and the main hope for goals in the match."
Context and impact
Playing at Wembley — a stadium with roughly 90,000 capacity — magnifies the moment: a final berth would carry major sporting and commercial consequences for both clubs. Manchester City aim to keep momentum across competitions; Southampton, after their shock victory over Arsenal, are attempting another cup upset and the reputational boost that comes with a rare final appearance.
Beyond the result, the game matters for squad management, European ambitions and the club narratives that shape transfer plans and fan expectations for the summer.
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