Everything you need to know about the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup's opening game between Inter Miami and Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
Inter Miami will be kicking off its FIFA Club World Cup campaign against Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida
Buoyed by stars like Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets, the team aims to replicate the international success they enjoyed at FC Barcelona.
Currently third in the Eastern Conference, five points off the top spot, Inter Miami enters the tournament on a high, having secured back-to-back wins following a four-game winless run. The Herons are keen to demonstrate the quality of Major League Soccer on the world stage.
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Al Ahly are one of four African clubs at the tournament and have played in 10 previous editions of the competition, albeit across entirely different formats than these finals. They are undoubtedly the most decorated club side in African football, winning a record 12 CAF Champions League titles and 44 Egyptian top-flight league titles – 30 more than any other side.
Al Ahly recently drew 1-1 in a friendly against Pachuca, with former Aston Villa winger Trezeguet scoring before they lost on penalties. Domestically, they are in top form, unbeaten in seven league matches and riding a six-game winning streak that secured another Egyptian Premier League title.
How to Watch Inter Miami vs. Al Ahly
Time: Sunday, June 15, 8 pm ET (3:00 AM EAT)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
TV & Streaming: TBS, Univision, TUDN, DAZN, Supersport
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Inter Miami
Inter Miami manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino is expected to deploy his favored 4-3-3 formation.
Messi, Busquets, and Suárez are all expected to start. However, Jordi Alba is sidelined with an injury.
Yannick Bright, David Ruiz, Baltasar Rodriguez, Gonzalo Luján, and goalkeeper Drake Callender are also unavailable due to injury. The team hopes Alba and others will return later in the tournament.
Al Ahly
Al Ahly’s head coach, Marcel Koller, is likely to stick with his preferred 4-2-3-1 system, which offers defensive solidity and allows the team to quickly transition to defense.
This is the same system used in their recent Egyptian Premier League finale against Pharco and the friendly against Pachuca. The Swiss manager has a full squad available.
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Inter Miami Projected Lineup (4-3-3, right to left):
Ustari (GK) – Weigandt, Falcon, David Martinez, Alllen – Cremashi, Busquets, Segovia – Messi, Suárez, Allende
Al Ahly Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left):
El Shenawy (GK) - Hany, Metwally, Rabia, Maaloul - Dieng, Afsha - El Shahat, Tau, Sherif - Kahraba
Analysis
Inter Miami has a strong chance of victory against Al Ahly. Coming off a dominant 5-0 win over Columbus Crew, Martino’s side is eager to make a statement on the global stage.
The Herons possess world-class attacking talent, with Messi and Suárez capable of breaching any defense. However, their defensive vulnerabilities could allow Al Ahly to find the back of the net.