Inter Miami defied all expectations.

Despite being considered the lowest-ranked team among the CONCACAF teams participating in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, Inter Miami has a strong chance of reaching the round of 16.

Messi scores a wonder goal at the FIFA Club World Cup. In the early hours of June 20th, Messi shone brightly, helping Inter Miami defeat Porto 2-1 in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

The 2-1 victory against Porto on the morning of June 20th opened the door to qualification for Lionel Messi and his teammates. After two matches, Inter Miami is second in Group A with 4 points, level with Palmeiras, but behind due to an inferior goal difference. In the final match, these two clubs will face each other directly.

At that time, Inter Miami and Palmeiras only needed a draw to advance to the round of 16. Before the tournament began, Inter Miami faced a lot of skepticism. They were considered the weakest team among the CONCACAF region.

Last October, FIFA sparked controversy when it announced that Inter Miami had qualified for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. David Beckham's team only won the Supporters' Shield (the overall league title in the annual season, encompassing both the Eastern and Western Conferences).

In the final playoff stage for the championship, Inter Miami disappointed by being eliminated by Atlanta United. Inter Miami also had a less than impressive start to the 2025 season. Compared to Al Ahly (the most successful team in Africa), Palmeiras (a top team in Brazil), or Porto (a giant of Portuguese football), Inter Miami was considered significantly weaker.

However, so far, Inter Miami has been the best performing team in the CONCACAF region. Seattle Sounders, another MLS representative, lost both of their matches and are virtually eliminated. Since the start of the tournament, with the exception of Inter Miami, the remaining four CONCACAF representatives have all drawn or lost.

Inter Miami was the only bright spot, while Seattle Sounders, LAFC, and Pachuca (Mexico) all lost. Another Mexican representative, Monterrey, had a courageous 1-1 draw with Inter Milan, but their chances of advancing remain very low.

With the exception of Inter Miami, the remaining four CONCACAF teams will have to put in a lot of effort in their upcoming matches if they want to advance. Clearly, Beckham's team is proving they are not just "underdogs" at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, and deserve to participate in this tournament.

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