What does Messi’s Inter Miami need to advance to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 after beating Porto 2-1?

Lionel Messi scored a stunning free-kick to seal Inter Miami’s first-ever victory at the FIFA Club World Cup, beating FC Porto 2–1. It also marked the first win for an MLS team under the tournament’s new format.

With a sensational free-kick goal from Lionel Messi, Inter Miami claimed its first-ever win at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, defeating FC Porto 2–1. The result puts Javier Mascherano’s team level on points with Group A leaders Palmeiras, both sitting at 4 points.

After a lackluster 0–0 draw in the opener against Al Ahly...