Summary
Inter Miami 2-1 FC Porto
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Group A
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
June 20, 2025
Match Summary: Messi Magic Lifts Inter Miami to Crucial Win
In a thrilling Group A clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Inter Miami staged a second-half comeback to defeat FC Porto 2-1, with Lionel Messi delivering a signature free-kick goal to secure a vital victory for the MLS side at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Inter Miami vs FC Porto: Key Moments
8’ – FC Porto Strike First
Samu Aghehowa (PEN)
A VAR check awarded Porto an early penalty after Allen’s foul in the box. Samu stepped up and slotted it past Ustari, who got a hand to it but couldn’t keep it out. Porto led 1-0 despite Inter Miami dominating the early exchanges.
Inter Miami vs FC Porto, Halftime Score: Inter Miami 0-1 FC Porto
Despite early pressure from Miami, Porto held the lead at the break. The MLS side looked out of rhythm after the penalty decision, and Porto nearly extended their lead, hitting the post late in the first half.
Inter Miami vs FC Porto: Second-Half Turnaround
Inter Miami vs FC Porto: 47’ – Equalizer!
Segovia makes it 1-1
Right after the restart, Inter Miami came out flying. Weigandt fired a perfect low cross, and Segovia met it with a clinical first-time strike into the top-right corner.
Inter Miami vs FC Porto: 54’ – Messi Masterclass
Lionel Messi scores! Inter Miami 2-1 Porto
After winning a dangerous free kick at the edge of the box, Messi stepped up and curled a stunning shot into the top-right corner — a textbook Messi moment. It was his first goal of the 2025 Club World Cup, and it came at a decisive moment.
Inter Miami vs FC Porto: Substitutions
- 59’ Porto: Borges & Eustaquio Fernandes & Veiga
- 63’ Miami: Avilés Weigandt
Inter Miami vs FC Porto: Tactical Highlights
- Javier Mascherano’s bold choice to start both Messi and Suarez paid off.
- Messi, though listed as a forward in a 4-4-2, often dropped deep to orchestrate the attack.
- Porto were solid in the first half but struggled to contain Messi’s influence after the break.
- Defensive discipline from Miami and sharper finishing proved key in the second half.
Inter Miami vs FC Porto: Group A Implications
- With Palmeiras and Al Ahly already having played, this win puts Inter Miami in a strong position in the group standings.
- Porto, despite a solid first half, will now need to regroup quickly to stay in contention for the knockout stages.
Inter Miami vs FC Porto Man of the Match: Lionel Messi
A classic display from the Argentine legend — dictating the game, creating chances, and delivering the match-winning moment with his free kick.
Inter Miami vs FC Porto: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Match Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Inter Miami vs FC Porto |
| Competition | FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Group A |
| Date | June 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Final Score | Inter Miami 2-1 FC Porto |
| Goalscorers | Samu Aghehowa (POR) 8′ (PEN) – Segovia (MIA) 47′ – Messi (MIA) 54′ |
| Key Moment | Inter Miami wins; comeback from 0-1 down |
| Result | Inter Miami wins; comeback from 0-1 down |
| Man of the Match | Lionel Messi |
| Top Keywords (SEO) | Inter Miami vs FC Porto 2025, Messi freekick goal, FIFA Club World Cup live score, Inter Miami comeback, Messi vs Porto |
| Previous Matches | Inter Miami 0-0 Al Ahly FC Porto 0-0 Palmeiras |
| Group A Standings Impact | Inter Miami moves top of the group (pending other results) |
| Coach (Miami) | Javier Mascherano |
| Notable Substitutions | Borges, Eustaquio IN (POR); Avilés IN (MIA) |
FAQs on Inter Miami 2-1 FC Porto, FIFA Club World Cup 2025
1. Who scored for Inter Miami in the 2-1 win over FC Porto?
Inter Miami’s goals came from Segovia in the 47th minute and Lionel Messi in the 54th minute with a world-class free kick.
2. How did FC Porto score their only goal?
Porto’s goal came in the 8th minute when Samu Aghehowa converted a penalty after a VAR review for a foul inside the box.
3. What tactical changes helped Inter Miami turn the game around?
Coach Javier Mascherano deployed Messi in a deeper playmaking role after halftime, while quick substitutions and aggressive pressing tilted the momentum Miami’s way.
4. How important was Messi’s goal for Inter Miami?
Messi’s free kick was the match-winner and his first goal of the 2025 Club World Cup, keeping Miami firmly in contention for a knockout stage spot.
5. What does this result mean for Group A standings?
Inter Miami are now in a strong position for qualification, while FC Porto needs wins in upcoming matches to remain competitive in the group.
6. Which players impressed the most in this match?
- Lionel Messi: Match-winning freekick and creative influence.
- Segovia: Clinical equalizer early in the second half.
- Weigandt: Key assist for the equalizer and solid defensive work.
7. What’s next for Inter Miami and FC Porto in the Club World Cup?
Inter Miami will aim to build on this win in their next group match, while Porto must regroup quickly to avoid early elimination.