The defining stage of the Club World Cup group phase is underway, and the tournament in the United States has already brought plenty of surprises. One of the most pleasant revelations is Inter Miami, which will close out its group stage campaign against Palmeiras in a high-stakes matchup. What initially appeared to be a routine fixture has now turned into a pivotal battle, as both teams are fighting to secure a place in the Round of 16.
For Inter Miami, the opening draw against Al-Ahly and the impressive victory over Porto in their second match have positioned the MLS side with a strong chance to advance. As a result, Argentine manager Javier Mascherano plans to go all-in, fielding his best available lineup. Veteran stars Sergio Busquets, Luis Suárez, and Lionel Messi headline the starting XI.
On the Palmeiras side, the situation is nearly identical. A draw with Porto and a win over Al-Ahly have put them in a favorable spot as well. Given what’s at stake, coach Abel Ferreira is expected to send out his strongest squad. A win would send them directly to the knockout stage, while a draw would require watching the result between Al-Ahly and Porto to determine who advances.
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The match kicks off at 9 PM ET, with the other Group A fixture being played simultaneously, promising a dramatic finish to the group phase.
Inter Miami vs Palmeiras – Starting X
Inter Miami: Óscar Ustari; Noah Allen, Tomás Avilés, Maximiliano Falcón, Marcelo Weigandt; Sergio Busquets, Telasco Segovia, Federico Redondo; Tadeo Allende, Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi.
Palmeiras: Weverton; Marcos Rocha, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Joaquín Piquerez; Lucas Evangelista, Richard Ríos, Raphael Veiga; Facundo Torres, Estevão, Juan Manuel López.
