FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 Matches Confirmed

On the morning of June 24, Inter Miami was held to a 2-2 draw by Palmeiras, thereby failing to take the top spot in Group A, FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

After the victory over Porto, Inter Miami did not play very well but still took a 2-0 lead thanks to moments of brilliance from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez.

It seemed that the top spot was firmly in hand, but Inter Miami faltered in the last 10 minutes and created an opportunity for Palmeiras to rise strongly. Two goals from Paulinho and Mauricio in the 80th and 88th minutes helped Palmeiras tie 2-2 and reclaim the top spot from the home team.

With this result, Inter Miami will face the reigning European champions PSG in the round of 16. Lionel Messi will have a reunion with the team he had a not-so-happy time with. Meanwhile, Palmeiras will face another Brazilian club, Botafogo.

Score: Inter Miami 2-2 Palmeiras

Main events:

• In the 11th minute, the home team escaped defeat after goalkeeper Ustari (Inter Miami) passed the ball to a Palmeiras player in the penalty area.
• In the 17th minute, Allende took advantage of Luis Suarez's wall to escape and score against Palmeiras.
• In the 52nd minute, Allende faced the goalkeeper but shot diagonally out.
• In the 65th minute, Luis Suarez doubled the gap for Inter Miami after a solo, classy finish.
• In the 80th minute, Palmeiras shortened the score after Paulinho seized the opportunity.
• In the 88th minute, Mauricio shot decisively in the penalty area, equalizing 2-2 for Palmeiras.

Tactical diagram of the 2 clubs.

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