Inter Miami and Palmeiras Advance as Club World Cup Group Stage Concludes

June 27, 2025 — The FIFA Club World Cup’s expanded 2025 edition delivered high drama on Thursday, as Inter Miami and Palmeiras sealed their places in the knockout rounds after a day of late goals and thrilling comebacks.

Inter Miami Clinch Top Spot in Group A

Inter Miami continued their impressive run with a 2-2 draw against Palmeiras. Miami surged ahead with goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suárez, but Palmeiras mounted a late comeback, with Paulinho and Mauricio scoring in the final ten minutes to snatch a point. The result confirmed Inter Miami as Group A winners, setting up a blockbuster Round of 16 clash with European champions Paris Saint-Germain. Palmeiras, finishing second, will face Botafogo in the next round.

PSG Secure Group B, Set for Messi Reunion

Paris Saint-Germain booked their place atop Group B after a composed 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi found the net for the Parisians, who now prepare for a highly anticipated knockout meeting with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. The match will see Messi face his former club in what promises to be one of the tournament’s headline fixtures.

Atlético Madrid Bow Out, Botafogo Advance

Atlético Madrid edged Botafogo 1-0 thanks to an Antoine Griezmann strike but failed to progress due to earlier results. Botafogo, despite the loss, advance to face Palmeiras in Philadelphia, ensuring at least one Brazilian side in the quarterfinals.

Porto and Al Ahly Eliminated After Eight-Goal Thriller

Elsewhere, FC Porto and Al Ahly played out a remarkable 4-4 draw, but the result was not enough for either side to move on. Wessam Abou Ali’s hat-trick for Al Ahly was a standout individual performance, but both clubs exit the competition after finishing behind Inter Miami and Palmeiras in Group A.

Knockout Stage Set

With the group stage now concluded, the Round of 16 is set to feature some of world football’s biggest names and most storied clubs. All eyes will be on the Messi vs. PSG reunion, while Palmeiras and Botafogo prepare for an all-Brazilian showdown.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup continues to deliver on its promise of global spectacle, with late goals, high drama, and star power lighting up stadiums across the United States.

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