Inter Miami have made history as the sole American representative to advance to the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Established just five years ago, David Beckham’s club now faces a monumental challenge against PSG, the reigning European champions, in what could be one of the most significant matches in the club’s history.
The excitement in Miami is palpable as fans anticipate a showdown featuring their superstars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Should these two soccer icons perform at their best against Paris Saint-Germain, they could turn the tide in Miami’s favor and secure a remarkable result.
In contrast, PSG approach this critical matchup against Inter Miami having suffered a single defeat to Botafogo while securing victories over the Seattle Sounders and Atletico Madrid. Under the guidance of head coach Luis Enrique, PSG aim to maintain their dominance, fresh from clinching the Champions League title, proving they can remain unbeatable in any competition.
What happens if Inter Miami beats PSG?
A victory would catapult Inter Miami into the quarterfinals, marking an unprecedented achievement for the club and significantly boosting their international stature. This triumph would be their second win in the tournament, following draws against Palmeiras and Al Ahly in the group stage.
If successful, Inter Miami would await their quarterfinal opponent, set to be the winner of the Bayern Munich vs. Flamengo face-off. Both Bayern and Flamengo have demonstrated their strength by outlasting teams like Boca Juniors and Chelsea in the group stage.
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What happens if Inter Miami and PSG tie?
If Inter Miami and PSG tie, the match will proceed to two 15-minute periods of extra time to determine a winner. Regardless of the scoreline at the end of regular time, 30 additional minutes of play will follow.
If the tie persists after extra time, the outcome will be decided by a penalty shootout, with each team taking five turns. The winner of this shootout will advance to the quarterfinal round of the Club World Cup.
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What happens if Inter Miami loses to PSG?
In the event of a loss, Inter Miami would be eliminated from the tournament, with PSG advancing to the quarterfinals. Given recent weather-related disruptions, there is hope that the match will proceed as scheduled. If weather conditions become unfavorable, the game will be postponed until conditions improve.
