This Monday marked the conclusion of the opening round of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Earlier in the day, Group B was decided with Paris Saint-Germain and Botafogo advancing to the round of 16. In the evening, Group A—featuring Inter Miami, Porto, Palmeiras, and Al Ahly—was also finalized.
Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras, despite having led for most of the match. Meanwhile, Al Ahly drew 4-4 vs Porto in a wild game full of lead changes and dramatic turns. With those results, both the Brazilian and American sides secured their spots in the next round.
Palmeiras finished as Group A leaders with 5 points, the same total as Inter Miami, but held the tiebreaker thanks to a superior goal differential throughout the tournament (+2 vs +1).
All the results from Group A of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Matchday 1
- Al Ahly 0-0 Inter Miami
- Palmeiras 0-0 Porto
Matchday 2
- Palmeiras 2-0 Al Ahly
- Inter Miami 2-1 Porto
Matchday 3
- Inter Miami 2-2 Palmeiras
- Porto 4-4 Al Ahly
What’s next for Inter Miami and Palmeiras in the Club World Cup?
After securing their place in the round of 16 as Group A winners, Palmeiras will have five days of rest before their next challenge: on Saturday, June 28 at 12 PM (ET), they will face the Group B runners-up, Botafogo, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Inter Miami, despite finishing behind the Brazilians, will benefit from an extra day of rest. On Sunday, June 29 at 12 PM (ET), they will take on the Group B winners, Paris Saint-Germain, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, aiming for a spot in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.