Paris Saint-Germain make history as the first French side to compete at the Club World Cup and now face Inter Miami in the round of 16. For the MLS outfit, this marks not only a debut meeting with French opposition but just their second-ever showdown against a European team.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami preview
Having been crowned European champions for the very first time last month, can Paris Saint-Germain continue their quest to become world champions? Les Rouge-et-Bleu did ultimately top Group B in the end, but only just, notably beaten 1-0 by Botafogo at the Rose Bowl ten days ago, just their eighth defeat from 67 matches across all competitions all season. Nevertheless, four days earlier, Luis Enrique's side had dismantled Atlético Madrid 4-0, a statement victory in Pasadena.
Then, on Monday, PSG beat Seattle Sounders 2-0 at Lumen Field; Vitinha's long-range strike inadvertandly deflected in by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, before Achraf Hakimi secured the points in more orthodox fashion later on. This saw les Parisiens pip Fogo and Atleti to top spot, the trio all ending up on six points, by virtue of head-to-head goal difference, thereby thankful for their emphatic victory in their opener. So now, will PSG cruise through this round of 16 tie at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
As for Inter Miami, given their mixed form throughout 2025, very few expected them to get out of the group, meaning they've upset the odds just to be here. After a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Al Ahly, Óscar Ustari's penalty save making him the hero, the Herons came from behind to beat Porto; Telasco Segovia lashing home an equaliser, before a stunning Lionel Messi free-kick secured the points.
Then, on Monday night, Javier Mascherano's team appeared poised to top Group A, 2-0 up against Palmeiras in South Florida, with Tadeo Allende and then Luis Suárez both on target, Nevertheless, Miami could not hold on, with the Verdão scored twice in the final ten minutes to pinch a share of the spoils, meaning the MLS Supporters' Shield winners were forced to settle for second.
This will be, by a substantial margain, the toughest test Inter Miami have ever faced, since beginning MLS play in March 2020. Thus, most expected Paris Saint-Germain will be simply too strong in Atlanta on Sunday, setting up a quarter-final date with either Flamengo or Bayern Munich next Saturday.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met.
Paris Saint-Germain team news
Ousmane Dembélé is yet to feature at this tournament due to a hamstring injury, although he is now back in training, so could see some minutes in Atlanta. In his absence, Gonçalo Ramos led the line during the first two group games, before Senny Mayulu got the nod against the Sounders on Monday, so will it be either of them, or Bradley Barcola perhaps, get the nod this time?
That one attacking position aside, Luis Enrique's team is very settled. He did rotate for the second game against Botafogo, Lucas Hernández, Lucas Beraldo and Warren Zaïre-Emery all coming in, but given they were beaten that night in LA, Lucho is expected to stick with the tried and trusted.
Marquinhos, João Neves and Fabián Ruiz are all one yellow card away from suspension.
Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineup vs Inter Miami: (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián; Doué, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia.
Paris Saint-Germain player to watch vs Inter Miami
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been so good for PSG that he's scoring goals by mistake, as he did in Seattle last time out, so will the Georgian fire les Parisiens to victory in Georgia?
Inter Miami team news
Javier Mascherano remains without former first-choice goalkeeper Drake Callender as well as Gonzalo Luján, David Ruíz and Yannick Bright due to injury. Jordi Alba meantime, who's also struggling for fitness, came on for the final 25 minutes against Palmeiras, but did not look full fit at all.
With the star left-back unlikely to be ready to start, Mascherano could name an unchanged lineup, featuring Federico Redondo, getting the nod over Benjamín Cremaschi as Sergio Busquets' partner.
Luis Suárez's goal at Hard Rock Stadium took his tally to six in just five Club World Cup appearances, while he has bagged four in five career encounters with PSG to date.
Inter Miami predicted lineup vs Paris Saint-Germain: (4-4-2): Ustari; Weigandt, Avilés, Falcón, Allen; Busquets, Redondo, Allende, Segovia; Messi, Suárez.
Inter Miami player to watch vs Paris Saint-Germain
Lionel Messi has done many things in his proffesional career, but face a former club is not one of them, something that'll change here. His stunning free-kick against Porto was his sixth goal at Club World Cups, on target during each of his last three meetings with PSG, netting six times against them overall, most famously at Camp Nou during the famous Remontada eight years ago.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami prediction
Miami have done very well to get this far, but will go no further, with a very comfortable PSG victory expected in Atlanta, likely to easily dismantle the MLS side: Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 Inter Miami.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami FAQs - FIFA Club World Cup
How to watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami FIFA Club World Cup game on TV channel?
Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Channel 5 and DAZN UK
- USA: TNT Sports, TUDN and DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami FIFA Club World Cup game on live streaming?
Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: My5 and DAZN UK
- USA: TNT Sports, TUDN and DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Miami takes place on Sunday 29 June 2025, with kick off at 17:00 (BST), 12:00 (EDT) & 9:00 (PDT).