Palmeiras, Inter Miami Draw, Advance Club World Cup Last 16

In a dramatic FIFA Club World Cup Group A match at Hard Rock Stadium, Palmeiras rallied from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Inter Miami, securing top spot in the group and advancing to the last 16 alongside the hosts. Inter Miami took the lead with goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez, the latter scoring a spectacular volley, but Palmeiras fought back late with Paulinho and Mauricio scoring in the final 10 minutes to level the match. Palmeiras will face Brazilian rivals Botafogo in the knockout rounds, while Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi and Suarez, will meet European champions Paris Saint-Germain. The match featured intense play, with Palmeiras dominating in shots and Mauricio delivering a standout performance with a goal and precise passing. Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano hailed the evening as historic for Major League Soccer, noting the strong performances against one of South America's best teams. Both teams finished with five points, eliminating Al-Ahly and Porto from the tournament and setting up exciting fixtures in the knockout stage.