Inter Miami Prepares for Historic Knockout Duel with PSG
Inter Miami CF’s incredible journey in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ rolls on as they gear up for a blockbuster Round of 16 matchup against Paris Saint-Germain this Sunday, June 29. The match will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, with kickoff scheduled for 12 p.m. ET.
How to Watch
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Group Stage Recap: A Historic First Round for Inter Miami
Inter Miami clinched a spot in the knockout rounds with a dramatic and entertaining 2-2 draw against Palmeiras on June 23 at Hard Rock Stadium. Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suárez secured the vital point, capping off a remarkable group stage campaign where Miami finished second in Group A, remaining unbeaten with two draws and a win.
Notably, their victory over FC Porto marked a milestone as the first-ever win by a CONCACAF club against a European team in official competition.
Road to the Round of 16
Inter Miami’s path to this stage included:
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0-0 draw vs Al Ahly
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Historic win vs FC Porto
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2-2 draw vs Palmeiras
With these results, Miami earned 5 points and solidified second place in their group.
Knockout Stakes: What’s on the Line?
Sunday’s match marks Inter Miami’s first-ever appearance in the Club World Cup knockout stage. A win over PSG would see them move on to the quarterfinals, where they would face the winner between CR Flamengo and FC Bayern Munich.
Reunion on the Pitch: Messi Faces Former Club
This Round of 16 clash comes with emotional ties as Lionel Messi squares off against his former team. Messi faced PSG 10 times during his legendary stint with FC Barcelona, scoring six goals and providing one assist.
Several Inter Miami stars — Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suárez — also share a connection with PSG’s current head coach Luis Enrique, under whom they achieved Champions League glory in 2014–15 at Barcelona.
PSG Profile: European Powerhouse Poised for Battle
Paris Saint-Germain arrives as Group B winners, tallying 6 points through:
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A 4-0 win over Atlético Madrid
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A 1-0 loss to Botafogo
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A 2-0 victory against Seattle Sounders
Entering the tournament as UEFA Champions League 2024–25 winners, PSG boasts a squad loaded with talent including:
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Marquinhos (Captain)
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Gianluigi Donnarumma (Goalkeeper)
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Vitinha (Midfielder)
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Désiré Doué (Young star forward)
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Winger)
PSG was one of 12 European entrants in this year’s Club World Cup and qualified as UEFA’s second-best ranked eligible club based on a four-year ranking system.
As the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ progresses, Sunday’s match between Inter Miami and PSG promises to be a headline-grabbing encounter filled with drama, history, and familiar faces on both sides of the pitch.
