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Lionel Messi who was the leader of FIFA World Cup 2022 winner Argentina will now eye another newly included and revamped version of World Cup - The FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The eighttime Ballon d'Or winner remains a global icon, with football fans eager to see the 37 year old maestro in action before his retirement.
Inter Miami has qualified for the 2025 Club World Cup due to their status as a host team, having been granted this spot for winning the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield. Messi, who joined the club after a stellar career at Barcelona, will be representing them in the tournament. Inter Miami will be placed in Group A, along with Brazilian club Palmeiras, Portuguese side FC Porto, and Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly.
While the inclusion of Inter Miami is a promotional boost, the draw for Group A has created an intriguing but difficult challenge for the team. Messi will be competing against some of the strongest clubs in the world, including Porto, Palmeiras, and Al Ahly, although the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will likely disappoint fans hoping for a Messi vs. Ronaldo showdown in the final.
 Inter Miami's 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Draw
The teams for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup were drawn on December 5, and Inter Miami is now in Group A. Their opponents are:
 Palmeiras (Brazil)
 FC Porto (Portugal)
 Al Ahly (Egypt)
 Inter Miami (USA)
This is a tough group for Inter Miami, as each of the other three teams has been highly successful in their respective continents. FC Porto is considered one of the most successful clubs outside the major European leagues, Palmeiras is a dominant force in South American football, and Al Ahly has won three of the last four CAF Champions League titles.
 Inter Miami’s Fixture Schedule for the 2025 Club World Cup
Inter Miami’s matches for the 2025 Club World Cup have not yet been scheduled, but we know that the tournament will kick off on June 15, 2025, with Inter Miami facing Al Ahly in the opening match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The group stage will continue with matches against FC Porto and Palmeiras.
Here’s a look at the possible Group A match schedule for Inter Miami:
 June 15: Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami)
 TBC: Palmeiras vs. Porto (Venue TBC)
 TBC: Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly (Venue TBC)
 TBC: Inter Miami vs. Porto (Venue TBC)
 TBC: Inter Miami vs. Palmeiras (Venue TBC)
 TBC: Porto vs. Al Ahly (Venue TBC)
 When Does the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Start?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on June 15, 2025, with Messi's Inter Miami playing in the opening match against Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The tournament will run until July 13, 2025, with the final taking place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Venues
The tournament will be hosted across 12 stadiums in the United States, with the opener at Hard Rock Stadium and the final at MetLife Stadium. Other venues include major stadiums such as the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and MercedesBenz Stadium in Atlanta.Â
Here’s a full list of the 12 stadiums hosting the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
 Audi Field (Washington, D.C.) – Capacity: 20,000
 Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, North Carolina) – Capacity: 75,000
 Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida) – Capacity: 65,000
 GEODIS Park (Nashville, Tennessee) – Capacity: 30,000
 Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida) – Capacity: 65,000
 Inter & Co Stadium (Orlando, Florida) – Capacity: 25,000
 Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) – Capacity: 69,000
 Lumen Field (Seattle, Washington) – Capacity: 69,000
 MercedesBenz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia) – Capacity: 75,000
 MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey) – Capacity: 82,500
 Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California) – Capacity: 42,959
 TQL Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio) – Capacity: 26,000
As of now, the exact locations for Inter Miami’s matches have not been confirmed, but their opening game against Al Ahly will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
