Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami CF looks to break through in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup when they clash with Primeira Liga’s FC Porto on Thursday, June 19 (6/19/2025) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
How to watch: Fans in the USA can watch the match live on DirecTV Stream (free trial) or DAZN ($13.99 per month).
Both of these teams were held to surprising 0-0 draws in their opening games of the Club World Cup. Inter Miami, led by Argentinian star Lionel Messi, failed to find the net despite dominating on possession. Porto, meanwhile, was able to hold off Brazilian side Palmeiras. The Matchday 1 result had the odd effect of leaving the group completely tied at one point a piece, heading into the second round of play.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: FIFA Club World Cup, Group Stage
Who: Inter Miami CF vs. FC Porto
When: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Time: 3 p.m. ET
TV channel: TNT, TUDN
Live stream: DirecTV (free trial), Sling, DAZN
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Here’s a recent Club World Cup story, via The Associated Press:
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Palmeiras and two-time European champion Porto tied 0-0 in their opening match of the Club World Cup on Sunday night before a crowd of 46,275 at MetLife Stadium, which was just over half full.
Estevão’s left-footed shot in first-half stoppage time went into the hands of Claúdio Ramos, and Richard Ríos’ attempt off the rebound was blocked.
Palmeiras, Brazil’s club champion in 2022 and ‘23, qualified as the 2021 Copa Libertadores winner, while Porto reached the tournament as Europe’s fifth-ranked eligible team over a four-year period.
Palmeiras had a 17-11 advantage in shots and 55.3% possession. Its fans took over a side of the stadium, waving flags and cheering or the entire match.
Key Moment
Ramos’ double save in first-half stoppage time.
Takeaways
There is a four-way tie in Group A, which opened with Inter Miami and Al Ahly’s drawing 0-0 on Saturday, Palmeiras will face 12 -time African champion Al Ahly on Thursday in East Rutherford and Porto will play Miami the same day in Atlanta.
What they said
“The first 60 minutes were short on play. We’ve had many friendlies, but playing behind closed doors isn’t the same as playing with Palmeiras. We competed very well, and we left a mark that we couldn’t give up on.” – Porto coach Martin Anselmi.
“Porto had one or two goal opportunities sometimes it happens, sometimes its not the most aggressive team that wins. I wish that we had played for the 90 minutes like the last 15. But we have competent player, we are a young team. Our attack is very young.” – Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira.
