Inter Miami aims to secure their advancement to the knockout stage of the FIFA Club World Cup as they face off against FC Porto in their next match on Thursday.
Lionel Messi’s squad recently settled for a frustrating scoreless draw against Al Ahly in their tournament opener. Under the guidance of Javier Mascherano, they’ve been undefeated in their last four games, but have only found victory twice. A win against Porto would significantly enhance Inter Miami’s chances of progressing.
Meanwhile, FC Porto’s start to the tournament has also been underwhelming, having begun their campaign with a goalless draw against Palmeiras. The Dragons boast an impressive record, drawing only once and winning four of their last five matches across all competitions.
Although these teams have never met before, this upcoming match is poised to be a crucial one. A loss for either side could severely hinder their prospects for knockout stage qualification.
The Sporting News provides important information ahead of this match, including viewing options, kickoff timings, and the latest news on team lineups.
Viewing Information for Inter Miami vs. Porto: Live Stream and TV Details
Here’s how you can catch the FIFA Club World Cup match in the UK:
TV channel: Not available
Live stream: DAZN
This match won’t be aired live on TV in the United Kingdom. However, fans can stream the game live via DAZN.
You can watch all 63 matches of the tournament on DAZN. New subscribers can register to view all games for FREE.
Kickoff Details for Inter Miami vs. Porto
- Date: Thursday, June 19
- Time: 8:00 p.m. BST
The match between Inter Miami and Porto will commence at 3:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 19, taking place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA, which is equivalent to 8:00 p.m. BST in the UK.
Predicted Lineups and Team Updates
Inter Miami have centered their squad around Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, but their supporting offensive players are quite limited. Veteran MLS forward Fafa Picault has returned after representing Haiti in two World Cup qualifiers earlier this month and opted to skip the Gold Cup to participate in the Club World Cup.
Goalkeeper Drake Callender is experiencing ongoing hernia issues and likely won’t compete in this tournament following his surgery. Backup Oscar Ustari, who recently returned from a precautionary exit in late May, impressed in the opener against Al Ahly and will remain in goal.
Midfielder David Ruiz is back in training after his hamstring injury, however, Jordi Alba is sidelined due to an injury incurred last month and didn’t feature in the opening match. Yannick Bright and Gonzalo Lujan are almost certainly out as they did not participate in training because of hamstring issues.
Projected Inter Miami lineup (4-4-2, left to right): Ustari (GK) — Weigandt, Aviles, Falcon, Allen — Picault, Redondo, Busquets, Segovia — Messi, Suarez.
Injuries: Ruiz (hamstring, questionable), Alba (hamstring), Bright (hamstring), Lujan (hamstring), Callender (hernia).
Suspensions: None
Porto is facing the absence of just two players, including their starting goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who is dealing with an adductor injury sustained before the opening match. His timeline for recovery remains uncertain, putting his participation at risk.
The other sidelined player is Serbian midfielder Marko Grujic, who is still recovering from a heel injury that kept him sidelined for most of the previous season. He was not included in Porto’s roster for this tournament.
Predicted Porto lineup (3-4-3, left to right): Ramos (GK) — Fernandes, Pedro, Marcano — Mario, Varela, Eustaquio, Moura — Vieira, Aghehowa, Mora.
Injuries: Costa (adductor, doubtful), Grujic (heel).
Suspensions: None
Inter Miami’s Schedule for the 2025 Club World Cup
Here are the upcoming matches for Inter Miami in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
Date | Opponent | Time (BST) |
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June 19 | vs. FC Porto | 8:00 p.m. |
June 24 | vs. Palmeiras | 2:00 a.m. |
Porto’s Schedule for the 2025 Club World Cup
Here’s what Porto has lined up for their next two matches in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
Date | Opponent | Time (BST) |
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June 19 | at Inter Miami | 8:00 p.m. |
June 24 | vs. Al-Ahly | 2:00 a.m. |
FIFA Club World Cup Fixture Schedule This Week
All times in BST
Thursday, June 19
- Al Ain vs. Juventus (2:00 a.m.)
- Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly (5:00 p.m.)
- Inter Miami vs. Porto (8:00 p.m.)
- Seattle Sounders vs. Atletico Madrid (11:00 p.m.)
Friday, June 20
- PSG vs. Botafogo (2:00 a.m.)
- Benfica vs. Auckland City (5:00 p.m.)
- Flamengo vs. Chelsea (7:00 p.m.)
- LAFC vs. ES Tunis (11:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 21
- Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors (2:00 a.m.)
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Borussia Dortmund (5:00 p.m.)
- Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds (8:00 p.m.)
- Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD (11:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 22
- River Plate vs. Monterrey (2:00 a.m.)
- Juventus vs. Wydad (5:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Pachuca (8:00 p.m.)
- Salzburg vs. Al Hilal (11:00 p.m.)
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