The opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Egypt’s most successful club team, Al Ahly and the MLS powerhouse Inter Miami, will take place on June 15, at 05:30 AM IST, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. This match is the opening game in Group A and the first official game between the two clubs, with Lionel Messi, at the end of his career, leading Inter Miami against one of the most dominant clubs in Africa.
This is an in-depth preview of the match with H2H stats, team performances, lineups, betting odds, and watching details at 96 website.
Al Ahly vs Inter Miami: Match Details
- Match: FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Group A
- Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, USA
- Date and Time: Sunday, June 15, 2025, 5:30 AM IST
Al Ahly vs Inter Miami: Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 0
- Al Ahly Wins: 0
- Inter Miami Wins: 0
- Draws: 0
This will be the first competitive match between the two clubs.
Al Ahly: Recent Matches
- May 28, 2025: W 6–0 vs Pharco FC
- May 17, 2025: W 2–1 vs National Bank
- May 13, 2025: W 1–0 vs Ceramica Cleopatra
- May 8, 2025: W 4–2 vs Al Masry
- May 4, 2025: W 5–0 vs Haras El Hodoud
Al Ahly heads into the competition with a lot of momentum and has won each of their last five matches in all competitions. Of note is that they have also kept some clean sheets in the process.
Inter Miami: Recent Matches
- May 31, 2025: W 5–1 vs Columbus Crew
- May 28, 2025: W 4–2 vs CF Montréal
- May 24, 2025: D 3–3 vs Philadelphia Union
- May 18, 2025: L 0–3 vs Orlando City
- May 15, 2025: D 3–3 vs San Jose Earthquakes
The MLS-based club Inter Miami enters the Club World Cup having had some pleasure in attack but with a vulnerable defence. They are scoring goals at will, but conceding has consistently been a problem.
When to Watch the Club World Cup Match Between Al Ahly and Inter Miami?
The match between Al Ahly and Inter Miami is scheduled for Sunday, June 15, 2025, with kick-off at 5:30 AM IST. For fans in the United States, the match begins at 8:00 PM ET on June 14.
Where to Watch the Club World Cup Match Between Al Ahly and Inter Miami?
The match will be shown live on DAZN worldwide, and is also being shown free-to-air on Channel 5 for viewers in the UK. Fans in India will presumably also be able to stream it on Eurosport India, and FanCode also has the digital rights for FIFA events. Fans across North America will be able to watch the match on Fox Sports and TUDN.
How Are the Clubs Doing? Al Ahly and Inter Miami Form Guide
Al Ahly is still the most prominent team in African club football. The Cairo-based powerhouses just recently celebrated yet another Egyptian Premier League, and have spent the vast majority of the last year in an unbeaten streak under coach Marcel Koller, along with club legends like Mohamed El Shenawy and Ali Maâloul sprinkled in with blossoming stars such as Mohamed Sherif and Akram Tawfik.
Inter Miami is another example of a club based around international celebrity, and under the watch of Javier Mascherano, it is hard to deny that they are improving and adapting to each game they play. Messi is still managing to play like the best in the world; alongside his longtime friends and partners, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets, they continue to be one of the most lethal attacks in the league, producing some incredibly high-scoring affairs.
However, the question so far continues to be: can they keep all of that talent and an even semi-solid defensive shape?
Al Ahly: 3 Key Players and Recent Form
- Mohamed El Shenawy (Goalkeeper)
The 36-year-old is a reliable and driven team captain as Al Ahly’s 2nd best goalkeeper, an integral part of the team’s stalwart defence. - Mohamed Sherif (Forward)
In excellent form, scoring multiple goals in recent domestic matches, is likely to lead the attack. - Ali Maâloul (Left back)
A veteran player, but can provide the professional and player know-how, set-piece quality, scores & assists as a wing-back.
Inter Miami: 3 Key Players and Recent Form
- Lionel Messi (Forward)
The 8-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has a total of 10 goals and 6 assists in the ongoing MLS season, but he is a creator nonetheless. - Luis Suárez (Forward)
Former Barca man Suárez provides size and experience on the front line, and uses his movement to complement Messi. - Sergio Busquets (Midfielder)
The 36-year-old is the engine of the midfield, manipulating the pace of the play and offering protection for the back line.
Possible Lineups: Al Ahly vs Inter Miami
Al Ahly (4-3-3):
Mohamed El Shenawy; Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Rami Rabia, Ali Maâloul; Akram Tawfik, Marwan Attia, Magdi Afsha; Percy Tau, Mohamed Sherif, Taher Mohamed
Inter Miami (4-3-3):
Drake Callender; DeAndre Yedlin, Tomás Avilés, Nicolás Freire, Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, David Ruiz, Benjamin Cremaschi; Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Robert Taylor
Al Ahly vs Inter Miami: Match Prediction
Both teams have attacking power, but Inter Miami’s errors in defensive play create a competitive atmosphere. Al Ahly’s organised defence and experience in tournaments could potentially test Miami’s star-studded offence.
Betting Pick:
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over 2.5 goals: Highly likely
- Result Prediction: Inter Miami 3–2 Al Ahly
Inter Miami’s firepower might just be enough to gain a slight marginal edge in this clash, but it will not be an easy task. The discipline and overall tournament pedigree of Al Ahly will make sure this is tightly contested, especially in the early exchanges.
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