Sat Jun 21 01:40:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Messi’s Inter Miami Face Porto Test in Club World Cup Battle**

**Atlanta, USA** – Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will clash with two-time Champions League winners FC Porto at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Thursday, June 19, at 15:00 EDT. This pivotal match is crucial for both teams in Group A of the FIFA Club World Cup, as both teams drew their opening matches and desperately seek their first victory.

Inter Miami, representing the host nation, aims to capitalize on their home advantage after a scoreless draw against Al Ahly. Porto also ended up with a 0-0 stalemate against Palmeiras.

Alan Varela, Porto’s Argentinean defender, acknowledged the challenge posed by Messi and his teammates. “Inter have the best player in the world, so we’re going to try to play and fight until the end,” he stated.

Inter Miami qualified for the Club World Cup after securing the most points in the MLS regular season, while Porto earned their spot through UEFA ranking. This marks the first-ever encounter between the two clubs.

Both teams are expected to field similar lineups to their first matches, with Porto’s stand-in goalkeeper, Claudio Ramos, continuing to deputize for the injured captain, Diogo Costa. Inter Miami’s lineup is expected to be: Ustari, Fray, Aviles, Falcon, Allen, Allende, Redondo, Busquets; Segovia, Messi, Suarez. Porto’s expected lineup is: Ramos, Fernandes, Pedro, Marcano, Joao Mario, Varela, Veiga, Moura, Vieira, Mora, Samu.

A win for either side would significantly boost their chances of progressing in the tournament.

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