Al Ahly vs Inter Miami: 2025 Club World Cup Opener Ends in Stalemate

he opening match of Group A in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between Al Ahly and Inter Miami ended in a goalless draw. The match took place on Sunday morning WIB, June 15, 2025, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, United States.

Despite fielding global stars like Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, Inter Miami failed to score. On the other hand, Al Ahly also missed a golden opportunity, including a first-half penalty that was saved.

First Half
Al Ahly looked confident in the early minutes and nearly scored in the 8th minute through Emam Ashour, but Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari made a crucial save.

Inter Miami responded with a free-kick opportunity by Lionel Messi in the 15th minute, but the shot went over the bar.

Al Ahly thought they had taken the lead in the 31st minute through Abou Ali, but the goal was disallowed for offside. The Egyptian side earned a penalty in the 42nd minute after a foul by Telasco Segovia, but Trezeguet’s effort was denied by Ustari. The score remained 0-0 at halftime.

Second Half
Inter Miami upped the tempo in the second half. Their best chance came in the 51st minute through Tadeo Allende, but Al Ahly keeper Mohamed El Shenawy pulled off a brilliant save.

Both sides continued to exchange chances, but ineffective finishing meant the score stayed 0-0 until the final whistle.

The opening match of Group A in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup offered an intense battle between the representatives of Egypt and the United States. Despite several chances on both sides, the match ended goalless. Al Ahly and Inter Miami now share a point each and will face increased pressure in their upcoming group matches.