ATLANTA -- Inter Miami have already defied expectations at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, managing two draws against Al Ahly and Palmeiras plus a shocking 2-1 victory over FC Porto to qualify for the round of 16. But the euphoria and celebrations that accompanied the achievement were quickly interrupted by the realization that the club would now confront Paris Saint-Germain in the first knockout round, meeting on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Miami would have narrowly avoided playing PSG if they had held on to their 2-0 lead late in the second half against Palmeiras in the last group stage game, but a seven-minute spell of errors and distractions allowed the Brazilian team to tie the score.