Inter Miami has a good chance to make the knockout round of the FIFA Club World Cup after Messi goal shocks FC Porto. Here's a breakdown of scenarios

On a humid Thursday afternoon in Atlanta, Lionel Messi once again etched his name into the soccer history books. With a stunning free-kick, he led Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Porto, a result that not only shocked many but also cemented a series of historic milestones in the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Over a decade later, though, the win matters so much more, especially considering PSG’s dominant victory in the Champions League final, 5–0 over Inter, and that it came on the anniversary of Brazil’s 1994 World Cup win, which also happened at the Rose Bowl.