Inter Miami, PSG Advance to 2025 Club World Cup Knockouts After Group Stage Draws

Inter Miami advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup knockout stage after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Palmeiras, despite surrendering a two-goal lead in the final minutes. Luis Suárez delivered a standout performance with a goal and an assist, while Tadeo Allende also scored, but late goals from Paulinho and Mauricio for Palmeiras meant Miami finished second in Group A on goal difference. As the only MLS team to progress past the group stage, Inter Miami will now face Paris Saint-Germain—Lionel Messi's former club—in the Round of 16, while Palmeiras will meet Botafogo. The club's advancement has already guaranteed them a significant financial windfall, earning around $21 million in prize money so far. This result is notable given Inter Miami's status as an invited team and their initial low expectations in a tough group featuring Palmeiras, Porto, and Al Ahly. Despite the late collapse, Miami's achievement marks a milestone for both the club and MLS representation in the tournament.