Inter Miami take on the visitors Palmeiras in the round 3 match of FIFA Club World Cup. The match will be played on Tuesday, June 24th at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ).
Inter Miami are one of the youngest teams in the tournament. The Herons were never the most obvious pick for a spot at what's considered the premier club tournament on the planet. Yes, they have Lionel Messi, but then again, Al-Nassr — home to the still-prolific Cristiano Ronaldo — weren’t invited. What helped David Beckham’s franchise was their League Cup triumph and, more importantly, topping the regular-season MLS standings last year. Still, they crashed out in the playoffs early, and under Javier Mascherano this season, their domestic results have been more modest. They were also knocked out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup after a semifinal loss to Vancouver Whitecaps. In this tournament, they opened with a goalless draw against Al-Ahli, where keeper Ustari was the hero — even saving a penalty. Against Porto, Messi delivered what was expected: a stunning free-kick that proved decisive in a 2-1 win.
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Palmeiras have had no reason to change managers since 2020 — with Abel Ferreira, they've consistently lifted major trophies. While they did miss out on the Brazilian Serie A title last year, falling short against Botafogo, the team has remained a powerhouse. Even in the São Paulo State Championship this spring, they suffered a surprise defeat to Corinthians. However, they remained perfect in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores, avoiding any slip-ups. In the Club World Cup, they opened with a 0-0 draw against Porto, a cagey affair without much attacking flair. But they followed up by comfortably beating Al-Ahli 2-0, showing more cutting edge in the final third.
This will be the first-ever meeting between representatives from North and South America at this tournament. Palmeiras are more experienced, and their team cohesion should outweigh even the brilliance of Messi. Back the Brazilians to win this one.
Prediction for the match: Palmeiras to win.
