This will be Inter Miami's ninth visit to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, failing to win any of their first seven trips there, losing five of them, before a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United in March; Lionel Messi and Fafà Picault the scorers. Porto will face American opposition for the very first time.
Inter Miami vs Porto preview
After both put a point on the board last weekend, will there be a winner in Georgia? In the Club World Cup's opening game, Inter Miami played out a goalless draw with Al Ahly, that was more entertaining than the scoreline would suggest. Óscar Ustari was the Herons' hero, saving a penalty on the cusp of half time, while Lionel Messi, nor any of his teammate, could find a breakthrough up the other end.
So, a credible point earned for Javier Mascherano's team, albeit that was their most winnable group fixture, and Miami are going to need a victory at some point if they're to upset the odds and reach the knockout rounds. So, can the reigning MLS Supporters' Shield winners cause a massive upset at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday afternoon?
Porto meantime also played out a goalless draw with Palmeiras in their opener on Sunday. Both teams squandered chances to win it in East Rutherford, Fábio Vieira going closest for the Dragões, but they were also thankful to stand-in goalkeeper Cláudio Ramos for making an astonishing double-save in the first half. Porto, who are making their Club World Cup debut this summer, are not at the peak of their powers right now, finishing third in the Primeira Liga in back-to-back seasons.
Nevertheless, as the sole European club in Group A, it would be disastrous if Martín Anselmi's team did not reach the knockout phase, especially having picked up a draw from, on paper, their toughest match last Sunday. So, will Porto be too strong for Miami at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
Inter Miami vs Porto head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met.
Inter Miami team news
Javier Mascherano remains without Jordi Alba, Gonzalo Luján, David Ruíz and Yannick Bright due to injury, while centre-back Tomás Avilés was hooked at half time against Al Ahly, so could his replacement Marcelo Weigandt get the nod this time?
Federico Redondo will partner Sergio Busquets in midfield, doing all of the Spaniard's running for him, while Telasco Segovia could continue to get the nod over Fafà Picault out-wide.
Miami's striker partnership requires no introduction does it? Messi's one and only meeting with Porto to date came in the 2011 UEFA Super Cup, scoring during a 2-0 victory for Barcelona in Monaco, while Suárez has never netted in two previous encounters against the Dragões, these in 2021.
Inter Miami predicted lineup vs Porto: (4-3-3): Ustari; Fray, Avilés, Falcón, Allen; Busquets, Redondo, Allende, Segovia; Messi, Suárez.
Inter Miami player to watch vs Porto
This team truly is all about Lionel Messi, given that he's scored 15 times in 2025 already, bagging 49 goals in 60 appearances for the club, so will he fire them to victory here?
Porto team news
Star goalkeeper Diogo Costa did not feature on Sunday, given growing speculation that he'll be on the move this summer, so Cláudio Ramos will once again be donning the gloves.
Out-field, Gabri Veiga made his Porto debut against Palmeiras, having arrived from Al-Ahli earlier this month, with Arsenal loanee Fábio Vieira keeping his place in the forward line.
Porto predicted lineup vs Inter Miami: (3-4-2-1): Ramos; Fernandes, Zé Pedro, Marcano; João Mário, Varela, Gabri Veiga, Moura; Fábio Vieira, Mora, Aghehowa.
Porto player to watch vs Inter Miami
Samu Aghehowa will continue to be Porto's main man for goals, having scored 25 times this season, six of which came in the Europa League, so will he fire them to victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
Inter Miami vs Porto prediction
We are forecasting a low-scoring Porto victory in Atlanta. Inter Miami obviously boast plenty of star-studded talent, but the Dragões will surely be simply too strong on Thursday: Inter Miami 0-2 Porto.
Inter Miami vs Porto FAQs - FIFA Club World Cup
How to watch Inter Miami vs Porto FIFA Club World Cup game on TV channel?
Inter Miami vs Porto FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: DAZN UK
- USA: TNT Sports, TUDN and DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Inter Miami vs Porto FIFA Club World Cup game on live streaming?
Inter Miami vs Porto FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: DAZN UK
- USA: TNT Sports, TUDN and DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Inter Miami vs Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Inter Miami vs Porto takes place on Thursday 19 June 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).