This summer, Inter Miami will make their debut in the restructured 2025 Club World Cup. David Beckham’s star-studded squad will kick off the tournament with eyes firmly fixed on Lionel Messi, the team’s standout player.
Inter Miami at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Essential Information
Inter Miami has been selected as one of the 32 teams participating in the revamped 2025 Club World Cup, hosted in the United States. The tournament is set to commence on Saturday, June 14th, culminating with the final on Sunday, July 14th.
In the sections below, we’ve gathered all the crucial details regarding Inter Miami’s journey in the Club World Cup, including match schedules, opponents, squad information, viewing options, and more, allowing you to follow Messi and his teammates as they aim for glory on home turf.
Fixtures, Schedule, and Opponents
The tournament is structured similarly to the FIFA World Cup, featuring 32 teams divided into eight groups. Each team has been seeded and drawn into distinct groups, with Inter Miami placed in Group A. During the group stage, Miami will face Brazilian stars Palmeiras, Portuguese heavyweights Porto, and the Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly.
Inter Miami will play each team once, starting against Al Ahly at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday, June 14th, marking the inaugural match of the entire Club World Cup. Following this, they will compete against Porto at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 19th, before returning to the Hard Rock Stadium to take on Palmeiras on June 23rd.
Group Stage Match Fixtures
Al Ahly FC vs Inter Miami CF
Date: Saturday, June 14th
Kick-off: 8pm EDT | 1am GMT (Sunday, June 15th)
Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (FL)
Inter Miami CF vs FC Porto
Date: Thursday, June 19th
Kick-off: 3pm EDT | 8pm GMT
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (GA)
Inter Miami CF vs SE Palmeiras
Date: Monday, June 23rd
Kick-off: 9pm EDT | 2am GMT (Tuesday, June 24th)
Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (FL)
Knockout Stage Match Fixtures
After the group matches, the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout round. Starting with the Round of 16, each team will engage in a single-elimination match against an opponent from a different group, determined by their final standings—group winners will face runners-up from other groups. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final will also all be single-elimination matches.
If Inter Miami secures a place in the knockout rounds, they will compete against the winners or runners-up of Group B. This group features powerhouse teams including Paris Saint Germain, Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid, Brazilian side Botafogo, and fellow MLS outfit Seattle Sounders.
Inter Miami’s Possible Round of 16 Matches
R16 Match 1: Group A winners vs Group B runners-up
Date: Saturday, June 28th
Kick-off: 12pm EDT | 5pm GMT
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (PA)
R16 Match 2: Group B winners vs Group A runners-up
Date: Sunday, June 29th
Kick-off: 12pm EDT | 5pm GMT
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (GA)
Inter Miami’s Opponents at CWC 2025
SE Palmeiras – Brazil
Palmeiras is a dominant force in South American football, having secured the Copa Libertadores title three times, most recently in 2020 and 2021, which earned them a spot in the Club World Cup. With 12 league titles, they hold the record for the most championship victories in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A.
FC Porto – Portugal
Porto is one of the twelve European clubs participating in the tournament, having secured their place through the UEFA ranking pathway. With 30 league titles and 20 Taca de Portugal victories to their name, Porto boasts an impressive record, remaining un relegated in every season of the Portuguese top flight.
Al Ahly FC – Egypt
Al Ahly earned their spot in the Club World Cup by triumphing in the CAF Champions League in the 2020/21, 2022/23, and 2023/24 seasons. As one of Africa’s most popular clubs, they claim 43 league titles, 39 cup titles, and 12 CAF Champions League titles overall.
Broadcasting: Where to Watch Inter Miami at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
All 63 matches of the Club World Cup will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN. The platform has decided to stream every single fixture of the 2025 Club World Cup for free, allowing fans to support their teams without any additional cost.
As DAZN holds the complete broadcasting rights, the London-based entertainment service can sub-license matches to free-to-air TV networks. Alternatively, fans can catch all of their team’s games online or through the DAZN App, available on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles.
Expected Lineup: Inter Miami’s Squad for CWC 2025
The Club World Cup arrives midway through the MLS season, meaning Messi and his colleagues should be in peak form as top teams from around the globe arrive in the USA. Inter Miami is expected to feature many of their leading players, including some of the most renowned talents in MLS history.
Young midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi is attracting interest from various European clubs, while 22-year-old Federico Redondo, under the guidance of Sergio Busquets, is also one to watch. Both players could play crucial roles in the tournament, showcasing their skills to an international audience.
When Inter Miami steps onto the pitch, all eyes will be on the former Barcelona quartet, which includes Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets, alongside Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba, much to the delight of football fans everywhere. Hopefully, they will all be fit and ready by June.
Inter Miami’s Potential Squad for the Club World Cup
Goalkeepers
Drake Callender, Rocco Rios Novo, Oscar Ustari
Defenders
Tomas Aviles, David Martinez, Maximiliano Falcon, Ian Fray, Ryan Sailor, Tyler Hall, Jordi Alba, Noah Allen, Gonzalo Lujan, Marcelo Weigandt, Israel Boatwright
Midfielders
Federico Redondo, David Ruiz, Sergio Busquets, Yannick Bright, Benjamin Cremaschi, Telasco Segovia, Santiago Morales, Julian Gressel, Baltasar Rodriguez
Forwards
Robert Taylor, Fafa Picault, Leo Afonso, Lionel Messi, Tadeo Allende, Luis Suarez
Players to Watch
Lionel Messi
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is undoubtedly the most notable figure within the Inter Miami squad, perhaps even in the entire Club World Cup. While his physical prowess may not be as prominent as it once was, he brings an adapted, explosive style of play that opponents can ill afford to underestimate. At the end of the day, Messi is still Messi.
Luis Suarez
Another of Miami’s illustrious stars who remains a threat on the pitch. Now 38 years old, Luis Suarez still finds the back of the net, having scored 25 goals in 37 matches for The Herons last season and netting four goals in eight games this season.
Benjamin Cremaschi
A player highly regarded by Messi, Benjamin Cremaschi is certainly one to keep an eye on during the 2025 Club World Cup. Tottenham Hotspur are rumoured to have a strong interest in the young Argentine, who can play various roles in central midfield. His technical abilities are noteworthy, and he’s beginning to earn more playing time to showcase his talents for The Herons.
Odds: How Likely is Miami to Win This Year?
Inter Miami is viewed as outsiders to clinch the Club World Cup title. While they should expect to progress past the group stages, it is more realistic to anticipate them finishing as runners-up rather than champions. A match against one of Europe’s powerhouses from Group B could prove to be a significant challenge. However, with Lionel Messi on the field, anything is possible.
Paddy Power has Inter Miami priced at 33/1 to win the tournament outright, ranking them as the 16th favourites. At the top of the list are Manchester City at 7/2, followed by Real Madrid at 4/1, Bayern Munich at 7/1, and Chelsea at 17/2.
How Did Miami Qualify for the 2025 Tournament?
Inter Miami secured their place in the 2025 Club World Cup by winning the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield, awarded to the team with the best overall record during the MLS regular season. This victory granted them the spot designated for a club from the host nation, making them one of two Major League Soccer teams in this year’s tournament.
Inter Miami’s 2025 Club World Cup Kit
At this stage, the Herons have yet to reveal a designated kit for the 2025 Club World Cup. It remains unclear if they will, given that they have just launched their kit for the upcoming 2025 season.
Have Miami Ever Won the Club World Cup Before?
Inter Miami has not previously participated in a Club World Cup, which is to be expected, as the club was established in 2018 and had its inaugural season in 2020. Since then, they have won the Supporters’ Shield and Eastern Conference title in 2024, along with the Leagues Cup in 2023.
The Herons are hopeful that their maiden appearance in the Club World Cup will mark the first of many. The only other MLS team to have ever qualified for the Club World Cup was the Seattle Sounders, who participated in 2022 after winning the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League.
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