Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami will lock horns in the opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday evening. The much-anticipated and revamped tournament gets underway this weekend and all eyes will be on Lionel Messi and his band of former Barcelona allies for the curtain-raiser.

The Fifa Club World Cup begins with a match between African giants Al Ahly and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium. This match marks the beginning of the tournament that will see 32 teams from six confederations fight for the Club World Cup glory in Florida,

We discuss what chance Inter Miami has, realistically, to advance from the group stage against opponents Al Ahly, Porto of Portugal and Brazilian champion Palmeiras, a team that features teen phenom Estavao, who is headed to Chelsea for a $68 million transfer fee.