The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off with a highly anticipated opening match between Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly and MLS giants Inter Miami. This Group A showdown will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, marking the start of the expanded 32-team tournament.
Match Details
- Fixture: Al Ahly vs. Inter Miami
- Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL)
- Broadcast: DAZN, CBS Sports, FIFA+
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Al Ahly (Egypt)
- Last Match: Defeated Pharco 6-0 to secure their 45th Egyptian Premier League title.
- Key Players:
- Trézéguet (FW) – Egyptian international forward returning to his boyhood club.
- Emam Ashour (MF) – Creative playmaker with 40 career goals in Egypt’s top division.
- Mohamed El Shenawy (GK) – Veteran goalkeeper with CAF Champions League experience.
- Strengths: Tactical discipline, strong midfield control.
- Weaknesses: Lack of global experience, defensive vulnerabilities.
Inter Miami (USA)
- Last Match: Defeated Columbus Crew 5-1, with Lionel Messi contributing two goals and three assists.
- Key Players:
- Lionel Messi (FW) – Three-time FIFA Club World Cup winner with Barcelona.
- Luis Suárez (FW) – Former Barcelona striker with clinical finishing ability.
- Sergio Busquets (MF) – Defensive midfield anchor with elite passing vision.
- Strengths: Star-studded attack, home-field advantage.
- Weaknesses: Defensive inconsistencies, reliance on veteran players.
Matchup Analysis & Betting Insights
- Head-to-Head: First-ever competitive meeting between these clubs.
- Game Strategy:
- Al Ahly: Must control possession and limit Miami’s attacking threats.
- Inter Miami: Needs Messi and Suárez to exploit Al Ahly’s defensive gaps.
- Betting Odds:
- Inter Miami Win: -150
- Al Ahly Win: +220
- Draw: +300
