When is the Club World Cup match between Inter Miami and FC Porto?

The match between Inter Miami and FC Porto is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025, as part of Matchday 2 in Group A of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Is Lionel Messi playing in the match against FC Porto?

Yes, Lionel Messi is expected to start for Inter Miami in this crucial Group A encounter of the Club World Cup.

Who is Zaidu Sanusi and why is he important in this match?

Zaidu Sanusi is a Nigerian international and the only Super Eagles player participating in this year’s Club World Cup. He plays as a left-back for FC Porto and will be making history as the first Nigerian to feature in the tournament’s expanded format.

Live coverage: Messi’s Inter Miami battle Zaidu Sanusi’s Porto in Club World Cup

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup Group A showdown between Zaidu Sanusi’s FC Porto and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami

After a goalless opening matchday, both teams arrive at this clash needing a win to ignite their campaigns. The stage is set at the world’s biggest club competition, and tonight promises fireworks as two contrasting footballing giants go head-to-head.

All the spotlight may be on Messi, who received a thunderous welcome in Miami during the tournament opener, but fans should also keep an eye on Nigeria’s Zaidu Sanusi.

Zaidu Sanusi of FC Porto controls the ball during the Play-off first leg of UEFA Europa League 2024/2025 [Photo credit/Imago]

The dynamic full-back is the only Super Eagles player in the competition and has already made history by being the first Nigerian to feature in this newly expanded edition of the Club World Cup. While he hasn't featured for Nigeria since AFCON, this tournament offers a big platform to reassert his quality.

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Inter Miami rode their luck against Al Ahly in their first outing, salvaging a point thanks in large part to goalkeeper Óscar Ustari. But tonight, they’ll need more than fortune against a seasoned Porto side determined to make their mark.

Don’t go anywhere as Soccernet.ng brings you minute-by-minute updates from what promises to be a thrilling encounter!

Inter Miami CF

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Finished Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta

FC Porto

Telasco Segovia 47′
Lionel Messi 54′

Samuel Aghehowa 8′

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87 ‘

FC Porto

Substitution out : Ivan Marcano

87 ‘

FC Porto

Substitution in : Deniz Guel

87 ‘

FC Porto

Substitution out : Francisco Moura

87 ‘

FC Porto

Substitution in : Otavio

79 ‘

Inter Miami CF

Substitution out : Tadeo Allende

79 ‘

Inter Miami CF

Substitution in : Jordi Alba

79 ‘

Inter Miami CF

Substitution out : Ian Fray

79 ‘

Inter Miami CF

Substitution in : Fabrice Picault

74 ‘

FC Porto

Substitution out : Alan Varela

74 ‘

FC Porto

Substitution in : William Gomes

71 ‘

Inter Miami CF

Substitution out : Telasco Segovia

71 ‘

Inter Miami CF

Substitution in : Federico Redondo

62 ‘

Inter Miami CF

Substitution out : Marcelo Weigandt

62 ‘

Inter Miami CF

Substitution in : Tomas Aviles

59 ‘

FC Porto

Substitution out : Gabriel Veiga

59 ‘

FC Porto

Substitution in : Stephen Eustaquio

59 ‘

FC Porto

Substitution out : Martim Fernandes

59 ‘

FC Porto

Substitution in : Goncalo Borges

54 ‘

Inter Miami CF

Regular goal : Lionel Messi

47 ‘

Inter Miami CF

Regular goal : Telasco Segovia

47 ‘

Inter Miami CF

Assist : Marcelo Weigandt

8 ‘

FC Porto

Penalty : Samuel Aghehowa

[ +8 ‘ ] That's it! The referee blows the final whistle

Francisco Moura is coming off and he is replaced by Otavio.

FC Porto make a substitution. Francisco Moura runs off the field and in comes Otavio

Ivan Marcano is coming off and he is replaced by Deniz Guel.

FC Porto make a substitution. Ivan Marcano runs off the field and in comes Deniz Guel

Ian Fray is coming off and he is replaced by Fabrice Picault.

Inter Miami CF make a substitution. Ian Fray runs off the field and in comes Fabrice Picault

Tadeo Allende is coming off and he is replaced by Jordi Alba.

Inter Miami CF make a substitution. Tadeo Allende runs off the field and in comes Jordi Alba

Alan Varela is coming off and he is replaced by William Gomes.

FC Porto make a substitution. Alan Varela runs off the field and in comes William Gomes

Telasco Segovia is coming off and he is replaced by Federico Redondo.

Inter Miami CF make a substitution. Telasco Segovia runs off the field and in comes Federico Redondo

Marcelo Weigandt is coming off and he is replaced by Tomas Aviles.

Inter Miami CF make a substitution. Marcelo Weigandt runs off the field and in comes Tomas Aviles

Martim Fernandes is coming off and he is replaced by Goncalo Borges.

FC Porto make a substitution. Martim Fernandes runs off the field and in comes Goncalo Borges

Gabriel Veiga is coming off and he is replaced by Stephen Eustaquio.

FC Porto make a substitution. Gabriel Veiga runs off the field and in comes Stephen Eustaquio

G O O O A A A L – Lionel Messi is on target!

Marcelo Weigandt provided the assist for the goal.

G O O O A A A L – Telasco Segovia is on target!

The second half is underway.

[ +3 ‘ ] It's over! The referee blows for half time

G O O O A A A L – Samuel Aghehowa from FC Porto puts it away from the penalty spot!

The referee starts the match.

Inter Miami CF

4-4-2

Oscar
Ustari

Marcelo
Weigandt

Ian
Fray

Maximiliano
Falcon

Noah
Allen

Tadeo
Allende

Benjamin
Cremaschi

Sergio
Busquets

Telasco
Segovia

Luis
Suarez

Lionel
Messi

Coach
0
Javier Mascherano

Substitutes
25
William Yarbrough
34
Rocco Rios Novo
6
Tomas Aviles
14
Hector Martinez
15
Ryan Sailor
18
Jordi Alba
11
Baltasar Rodriguez
55
Federico Redondo
81
Santiago Morales
7
Fabrice Picault
22
Leo Afonso
29
Allen Obando

FC Porto

3-4-3

Claudio
Ramos

Martim
Fernandes

Ze
Pedro

Ivan
Marcano

Joao
Mario

Alan
Varela

Fabio
Vieira

Francisco
Moura

Rodrigo
Mora

Samuel
Aghehowa

Gabriel
Veiga

Coach
0
Martin Anselmi

Substitutes
4
Otavio
12
Zaidu Sanusi
24
Nehuen Perez
6
Stephen Eustaquio
15
Vasco Sousa
20
Andre Franco
25
Tomas Perez
7
William Gomes
11
Pepe
19
Danny Namaso
27
Deniz Guel
70
Goncalo Borges
51
Diogo Fernandes
68
Andre Oliveira
47
Angel Alarcon

Fouls Committed

Offsides

Ball Possession

Yellow Cards

Shots off

Shots On

Corners

Red Cards

Penalties

Free Kicks

Saves

Shots off 1st Half

Shots off 2nd Half

Shots On 1st Half

Shots On 2nd Half

Offsides 1st Half

Offsides 2nd Half

Red Cards 1st Half

Red Cards 2nd Half

Yellow Cards 1st Half

Yellow Cards 2nd Half

Corners 1st Half

Corners 2nd Half

Ball Possession 1st Half

Ball Possession 2nd Half

Fouls Committed 1st Half

Fouls Committed 2nd Half

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When is the Club World Cup match between Inter Miami and FC Porto?

The match between Inter Miami and FC Porto is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025, as part of Matchday 2 in Group A of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Is Lionel Messi playing in the match against FC Porto?

Yes, Lionel Messi is expected to start for Inter Miami in this crucial Group A encounter of the Club World Cup.
Who is Zaidu Sanusi and why is he important in this match?

Zaidu Sanusi is a Nigerian international and the only Super Eagles player participating in this year’s Club World Cup. He plays as a left-back for FC Porto and will be making history as the first Nigerian to feature in the tournament’s expanded format.

Live coverage: Messi’s Inter Miami battle Zaidu Sanusi’s Porto in Club World Cup

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