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Lionel Messi gives Inter Miami a crucial 2-1 win against Porto at FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Highlights and goals

Inter Miami earned a vital 2-1 victory over Porto, led by Lionel Messi, to move closer to qualification for the next round.

Updated on June 20, 2025 01:10PM EDT

**© Alex Grimm/Getty Images**Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match against Porto.

Lionel Messi guided Inter Miami to a pivotal 2-1 win over Porto on Matchday 2 of Group A at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. With this result, the Herons now top the group alongside Palmeiras, whom they will face in the final matchday.

The game didn’t start well for Inter Miami, as Porto struck first with a penalty goal from Samu in the 7th minute. The Portuguese side dominated the first half and had multiple opportunities to extend their lead but failed to capitalize — chances they would come to regret.

Inter Miami came out firing in the second half, equalizing just one minute in with a goal from Telasco Segovia at the 46th minute. Riding the momentum, the Herons struck again in the 53rd minute, this time through a fantastic free kick by Lionel Messi that secured the comeback victory.

Javier Mascherano’s side now sits level on four points with Palmeiras, setting up a decisive clash on Monday, June 23, for a place in the next round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

05:01PM

Thanks for joining us!

Inter Miami beat 2-1 Porto on Matchday 2 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and you lived every moment of this game here.

Thanks for staying with us, see you next time!

05:00PM

END OF THE GAME! (2-1)

Inter Miami defeated 2-1 Porto in an incredible game!

04:50PM

86'- Two substitutions for Porto (2-1)

Ivan Marcano and Francisco Moura leave the field to make way for Otavio and Deniz Gul.

04:44PM

80'- Samu misses a great chance! (2-1)

After a great cross from Mora, Samu's header went just wide of the post.

04:41PM

78'- Two ubstitutions for Inter Miami (2-1)

Ian Fray and Tadeo Allende leave the field to make way for Jordi Alba and Fafa Picault.

04:36PM

73'- Substitution for Porto (2-1)

Alan Varela leaves the field to make way for William Gomes.

04:34PM

71'- Substitution for Inter Miami (2-1)

Telasco Segovia leaves the field to make way for Federico Redondo.

04:25PM

62'- Substitution for Inter Miami (2-1)

Marcelo Weigandt leaves the field injured to make way for Tomas Aviles.

04:22PM

59'- Two substitutions for Porto (2-1)

Martim Fernandes and Gabri Veiga leave the field to make way for Stephen Eustaquio and Goncalo Borges.

04:16PM

53'- GOAAAAAAL FOR INTER MIAMI! (2-1)

Lionel Messi scores a fantastic free kick to give Inter Miami the lead!

04:10PM

46'- GOAAAAAL FOR INTER MIAMI! (1-1)

Telasco Segovia scores for Inter Miami to level the game!

04:08PM

Second half underway! (0-1)

The game is on again!

03:49PM

End of the first half! (0-1)

The game goes to halftime with Porto winning by one goal against Inter Miami.

03:46PM

44'- Alan Varela with a great shot! (0-1)

Alan Varela unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box that smashed off the post and fell right into Ustari's hands.

03:40PM

38'- Falcon saves Inter Miami! (0-1)

Defender Falcon made a clutch goal-line clearance to deny Rodrigo Mora and prevent Porto from extending their lead!

03:36PM

34'- Cremaschi misses a clear chance! (0-1)

After a great play by Luis Suarez, Benjamin Cremaschi had the equalizer on his foot, but his shot lacked power and placement, allowing Ramos to make an easy save once again.

03:29PM

29'- Inter Miami push for the equalizer

The American side is pressing forward in search of the equalizer, but Porto’s solid defense continue to hold them off.

03:19PM

18'- Suarez with the first chance for Inter Miami! (0-1)

After a great assist by Messi, Suarez shot from inside the box but Claudio Ramos saved it without problem.

03:18PM

How things stand in group A

Palmeiras currently lead the group with four points following their recent win 2-0 over Al Ahly. That result raises the stakes for both Inter Miami and Porto, making their clash a pivotal one in the race to advance to the next round of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

03:09PM

7'- GOAAAAAL FOR PORTO! (0-1)

Samu scores from the penalty spot to give Porto the lead!

03:07PM

5'- Penalty for Porto! (0-0)

After a VAR review, the Chilean referee awarded a penalty to the Portuguese side.

03:01PM

GAME ON!

Inter Miami and Porto are playing on Matchday 2 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025!

02:57PM

The players are on the field!

Everything is ready at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the match will start in a few minutes!

02:37PM

Inter Miami are in the house!

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are ready for Matchday 2 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium!

02:25PM

Why is Jordi Alba not starting for Inter Miami?

Jordi Alba has been managing a hamstring injury and remains in recovery. While not ruled out entirely for the tournament, the 35-year-old defender has not yet returned to full match fitness.

02:13PM

Porto's lineup confirmed!

Porto's starting lineup will be: Claudio Ramos; Martim Fernandes, Ze Pedro, Ivan Marcano; Joao Mario, Alan Varela, Francisco Moura, Rodrigo Mora; Fabio Veira, Samu Aghehowa, Gabri Veiga.

02:06PM

Inter Miami's lineup confirmed!

Inter Miami's starting XI will be: Oscar Ustari; Marcelo Weigandt, Maximiliano Falcon, Ian Frey; Noah Allen, Tadeo Allende, Sergio Busquets, Benjamin Cremaschi, Telasco Segovia; Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez.

02:00PM

Today’s referee

Chilean referee Cristian Garay has been appointed to officiate the high-stakes showdown between Inter Miami and Porto. Garay brings international experience to the table, having previously officiated in numerous Copa Libertadores fixtures as well as CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers.

Over the course of his career, Garay has taken charge of 200 official matches, during which he has issued 67 red cards, 823 yellow cards, and awarded a total of 54 penalties.

The full officiating team for today's game:

Referee: Cristian Garay (CHL)
Assistant Referee 1: Miguel Rocha (CHL)
Assistant Referee 2: Jose Retamal (CHL)
Fourth Official: Ilgiz Tantashev (UZB)
VAR referee: Juan Ignacio Lara (CHL)

01:46PM

Is Lionel Messi playing today?

After some uncertainty surrounding his availability, head coach Javier Mascherano has confirmed that Lionel Messi will play in the crucial clash against Porto.

“Leo is fine, he completed the training. Cameras were focusing on him touching his leg, but it was nothing. He is fit and he is playing tomorrow,” he told reporters ahead of the match.

01:20PM

Kick off time and how to watch

The clash between Inter Miami and Porto for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage will kick off at 3:00 PM (ET).

DAZN will be the option to watch Inter Miami vs Porto in the USA. Other options are TNT, TruTV, UniMás, TUDN, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Sling Orange.

01:00PM

Inter Miami and Porto clash in Matchday 2 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Welcome to our live blog of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, where Inter Miami and Porto face off at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

This matchup is crucial for Group A, with both teams aiming to climb to the top of the standings.

Stay with us for live, minute-by-minute updates—you won’t want to miss a single moment of this thrilling showdown!

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