Inter Miami and Palmeiras have secured their spots in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup following an entertaining 2-2 draw on Monday.
Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suárez gave Inter Miami a comfortable lead before Palmeiras fought back late in the game with strikes from Paulinho and Mauricio, ensuring the Brazilian side also progressed.
Both teams finished the group stage with five points, but Palmeiras topped the group on goal difference, with Al-Ahly and Porto eliminated from the competition.
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Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, will face Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster Round of 16 clash — a reunion for Messi with his former club.
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Palmeiras are set for an all-Brazilian showdown against Botafogo.
Inter Miami remain the sole MLS representative in the tournament’s knockout stage after LAFC and Seattle Sounders failed to advance.
