Internazionale Milano's only previous Club World Cup appearances saw them win the competition in 2010, smashing both Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and then TP Mazembe 3-0 in Abu Dhabi.
Monterrey meantime have featured at five editions of this tournament, albeit they've never reached a final, despite winning seven of 12 fixtures, but losing both previous encounters with European opposition.
Monterrey vs Inter Milan preview
After a humiliating hammering in their most-recent outing, Internazionale Milano begin their bid to become champions of the world in California. A mere 17 days ago, Inter were demolished 5-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League Final in Munich, the most one-sided scoreline in European Cup Final history. Overall, it was a campaign of what could have been for I Nerazzurri, also defeated in both the Supercoppa Italiana Final and Coppa Italia semi-finals by A.C. Milan, while finishing second in Serie A, just one point below Napoli, with I Partenopei pipping them to the Scudetto on the final day.
Well, since that hammering in Munich, it's been all change, with Simone Inzaghi resigning to become Al-Hilal manager, so rookie boss Cristian Chivu is very much getting thrown in at the deep end. With River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds also in Group E, Inter are widely-expected to cruise into the knockout stages, so will Il Biscione collect three points at the Rose Bowl?
Monterrey meantime are five-times CONCACAF Champions Cup winners, only three clubs can boast more titles, with all of their triumphs coming since 2011, most-recently defeating Club América in the 2021 final. Well, in the intervening four years, Rayados have failed to add any silverware, runners-up in this year's Liga MX Apertura, before losing to Toluca in the Clausura quarter-finals back in May.
La Pandilla have reached two Club World Cup semi-finals before, but a similarly lengthy run seems unlikely for Domènec Torrent's team, this his first game in charge of Rayados, having been appointed last month. So, Inter a clear favourites to pick up three points in LA, but Monterrey will be hoping that their opponents are suffering something of a Champions League hangover at the Rose Bowl.
Monterrey vs Inter Milan head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met.
Monterrey team news
As mentioned, given that this is Domènec Torrent's first match in charge, it's tough to forecast his lineup. This squad is full of La Liga veterans, including 38 year old Sergio Ramos, who has scored four goals in nine appearances for Rayados since signing in February; he is a four-time Club World Cup winner. Other expirence campaigns from Spain's top-flight who are expected to feature prominently are Óliver Torres, Sergio Canales, Lucas Ocampos and Tecatito Corona.
Monterrey predicted lineup vs Inter Milan: (4-3-3): Andrada; Chávez, Guzmán, Rodríguez, Arteaga; Ambríz, Óliver Torres, Canales, Ocampos, Corona; Berterame.
Monterrey player to watch vs Inter Milan
Germán Berterame is Argentine-born but became a Mexican international last year, and will be Monterrey's main man for goals, having netted 22 times in all competitions this season.
Inter Milan team news
Under Simone Inzaghi, Inter were very much 3-5-2 stalwarts, so it'll be interesting to see if new boss Cristian Chivu sticks or twists in that regard. I Nerazzurri could showcase two debutants at the Rose Bowl, with Petar Sučić and Luis Henrique having arrived from Dinamo Zagreb and Olympique Marseille respectively ahead of this tournament. Mehdi Taremi though will not feature here, still stuck in Iran, following the horrific scenes in that region of the world in recent days.
Inter Milan predicted lineup vs Monterrey: (5-3-2): Sommer; Pavard, Bastoni, Bisseck; Dumfries, Çalhanoğlu, Mkhitaryan, Barella, Dimarco; Martínez, Thuram.
Inter Milan player to watch vs Monterrey
If Inter are going to make a deep run this summer, they'll need Lautaro Martínez to be on top form, having scored 22 goals this season, including nine in the Champions League.
Monterrey vs Inter Milan prediction
It's hard to know how Inter will react to their humiliating hammering in the Champions League Final, as well as their change of manager, but we still believe I Nerazzurri will be too strong for a Monterrey team not at the peak of their powers either in Pasadena on Tuesday: Monterrey 0-2 Inter Milan.
Monterrey vs Inter Milan FAQs - FIFA Club World Cup
How to watch Monterrey vs Inter Milan FIFA Club World Cup game on TV channel?
Monterrey vs Inter Milan FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
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How to watch Monterrey vs Inter Milan FIFA Club World Cup game on live streaming?
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- UK: DAZN UK
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What is the date and kick-off time for Monterrey vs Inter Milan in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Monterrey vs Inter Milan takes place on Tuesday 17 June 2025, with kick off at 2:00am (BST), 21:00 (EDT) & 18:00 (PDT).