FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Unknown from home team Inter Miami

As the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on June 15, the biggest question fans are asking is: How far can Messi's team, Inter Miami, go in the tournament?

Messi will play with Inter Miami in the opening match of the tournament - Photo: REUTERS

On June 15, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi when he and Inter Miami take to the field against Al Ahly at 7am in the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Not only will all eyes be on the Argentine superstar, fans will also be interested in how the pink team will perform and how far they will go in the tournament. And surely, the best way for Inter Miami to answer all questions is with results on the pitch.

Messi is the key to creating surprises

In fact, the opportunity for Messi and Inter Miami to advance deep into the FIFA Club World Cup is completely feasible. First and foremost, it is the presence of Lionel Messi – a great player with the ability to change the game in just a moment. His vast experience will be the key to help Inter Miami win the key matches.

Besides Messi, Inter Miami also possesses a veteran squad with former teammates from Barcelona such as Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. Although no longer at the peak of their form, their understanding and timeless coordination still help the pink team maintain a significant danger on the offensive front.

Suarez still shows good coordination with Messi at Inter Miami - Photo: REUTERS

Notably, the tournament will take place in the US, Inter Miami's home ground. This brings a big advantage as the team does not have to travel far, is familiar with the field conditions and receives enthusiastic cheers from fans. The home ground factor will give Messi and his teammates a strong motivation.

In addition, the group stage format also gives Inter Miami more opportunities to adapt and find points, instead of having to immediately face pressure-filled knockout matches.

In particular, the fact that European clubs are facing extremely tight schedules and stars are physically exhausted at the end of the season may prevent them from reaching their peak performance at the FIFA Club World Cup. This could be an opportunity for Inter Miami to create a surprise.

Distance from top clubs

However, Inter Miami's path to conquering the FIFA Club World Cup will not be smooth but full of challenges.

The biggest challenge lies in the general gap in class between MLS and the top European or South American leagues. Despite Messi and former Barcelona stars, Inter Miami is still an MLS team.

Their squad quality, depth and overall playing intensity are still a significant distance from the real giants of world football such as Real Madrid, Man City, Bayern Munich or the strong representatives from Brazil and Argentina.

In addition, defense and squad depth are also issues that Inter Miami need to improve. Having to face high-quality opponents continuously in a long tournament can expose these weaknesses.

The age of key players like Messi, Suarez, Busquets and Alba is also a factor to consider. Although they are still at the top level, their fitness and recovery ability are certainly not at their peak, and having to work continuously at high intensity will be a burden.

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