Messi and Inter Miami: opening game of the 2025 Club World Cup in Miami!

Messi and Inter Miami: opening game of the 2025 Club World Cup in Miami!

Hard Rock Stadium, 33179 Miami Gardens, USA - The football world is head! Lionel Messi and his team Inter Miami have received their first challenge for the FIFA World Cup 2025. On June 15, 2025, the Florida team will open the tournament with a spectacular opening game against the Egyptian Club Al Aly in the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. This invitation from FIFA ensures mixed reactions, as many critics question the decision to choose Inter Miami as a host team.

The World Club Championship, which will take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025, is an important event that brings together the best football teams in the world. In a total of 12 stadiums, 32 teams will compete against each other, including Premier League champions Manchester City, which were drawn in Group G with Juventus, Wydad AC and Al Ain. Inter Miami, who plays as a representative of the host country, qualified by winning the "Supporters’ Shield ", although the team failed in the first round of the MLS playoffs.

Criticism of Inter Miami's participation

The selection of Inter Miami as a participant met with violent criticism, especially after their surprising defeat in the MLS playoffs. "There are no controversy," said Jorge Mas, the managing owner of the club, and emphasized that the opening game was an honor for the community and football culture in Miami. "Who would have thought five years ago that we would be here, with the best teams in the world?" He added.

The draw was guided by the Italian world champion Alessandro Del Piero, was accompanied by a video message from US President Donald Trump, who praised FIFA President Gianni Infantino. "The event will be incredible. I'll try to be there," said Trump. The tension increases while the football world is preparing for this historical tournament, which serves as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 World Cup, which is held in the USA, Mexico and Canada.