Following a tough 2024-25 season, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 faced low expectations. However, Brazilian teams from CONMEBOL stunned fans by pushing two teams into the quarterfinals. Surprisingly, Inter Miami also exceeded predictions, advancing to the Round of 16. As the tournament concluded, Lionel Messi and company’s standing on the final table caught many by surprise.
In the absence of an official standings release from FIFA, Brazilian media GE Globo took the initiative to compile a final standings table based on the tournament’s outcomes. Fluminense surprised many by clinching fourth place with an impressive 11 points. Notably, Brazil’s representation in the top 10 was further solidified by Palmeiras, who secured the eighth spot.
Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, secured an impressive 16th place in the rankings, finishing ahead of prestigious teams such as Atletico Madrid, River Plate, Boca Juniors, and Porto. While they narrowly missed the top 10, Javier Mascherano’s team proudly emerged as the highest-ranked MLS team, outperforming the Seattle Sounders, who landed in 29th.
Inter Miami earn major prize money after Lionel Messi’s FIFA Club World Cup 2025 run ends
After bowing out in the Round of 16 against PSG, Inter Miami still managed to generate a significant $21.4 million in revenue by the conclusion of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, as per Swiss Ramble. This achievement ties them with Monterrey as the highest-earning Concacaf team in the tournament, far outpacing the Seattle Sounders, who earned $9.6 million.
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano sets bold goal for the team in MLS
Javier Mascherano has transformed Inter Miami’s impressive showing at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 into powerful motivation for their upcoming MLS season. Following their unexpected success on the international stage, he has set ambitious goals for the domestic front.
“If we were clearly able to compete at that level, there’s no excuse not to be able to compete in our domestic league. That has to be a boost of confidence for everything we’re about to play — not just MLS, but also the Leagues Cup starting later this month,” Mascherano stated, as reported by MLS.
Inter Miami have taken Javier Mascherano’s words to heart, translating them into impressive performances in MLS. Following its exit from the Club World Cup, the Herons have secured three consecutive victories, clinching the fifth place in the Eastern Conference. With three games in hand compared to its rivals, Lionel Messi’s team stands in a favorable position. Winning these matches could propel them to 47 points, solidifying its status as dominant leaders within the conference.