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What does Messi’s Inter Miami need to advance to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 after beating Porto 2-1?

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With this win, Inter Miami and Palmeiras are now tied at the top of Group A with 4 points each.
© Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesWith this win, Inter Miami and Palmeiras are now tied at the top of Group A with 4 points each.

With a sensational free-kick goal from Lionel Messi, Inter Miami claimed its first-ever win at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, defeating FC Porto 2–1. The result puts Javier Mascherano’s team level on points with Group A leaders Palmeiras, both sitting at 4 points.

After a lackluster 0–0 draw in the opener against Al Ahly, Inter Miami bounced back in style. Goals from Telasco Segovia and Messi sealed the first-ever Club World Cup win for an MLS team under the tournament’s new format.

What’s Next for Inter Miami?

The team from Florida now turns its focus to a decisive final group stage match against Palmeiras on Monday, June 23 at 9 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Here are the three scenarios that would allow Messi’s Inter Miami to advance to the Round of 16:

  • If Inter Miami Wins: they top Group A with 7 points and advance as group winners.
  • If Inter Miami Draws: they reach 5 points and secure qualification, regardless of the Al Ahly vs. Porto result. They would advance as second place, due to goal difference behind Palmeiras.
Video: Lionel Messi scores stunning goal to put Inter Miami ahead of Porto in the Club World Cup

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What if Inter Miami loses?

Two possible outcomes:

  • If Porto and Al Ahly draw:
    • Inter Miami advances with 4 points, while both opponents finish with 2.
  • If either Porto or Al Ahly wins:
    • It comes down to goal difference.
      • Current standings:
        • Inter Miami: +1 (2 goals for, 1 against)
        • Porto: –1 (1 for, 2 against)
        • Al Ahly: –2 (0 for, 2 against)
    • If the winning team surpasses Inter Miami’s goal difference, Messi’s team could be eliminated.
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