Inter Miami vs Al Ahly FC: Preparations for the Opening Match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025

he opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will feature an exciting clash between Inter Miami from the United States and Al Ahly FC from Egypt. Both teams are eager to secure their first win in Group A and set the tone for their campaign in the knockout stages. Inter Miami enters the tournament with high confidence after two consecutive wins in Major League Soccer (MLS). Javier Mascherano’s squad is filled with stars like Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. However, some key players such as Jordi Alba are sidelined due to injury, and Gonzalo Lujan as well as Yannick Bright are also doubtful. On the positive side, Oscar Ustari and Tomas Aviles have returned to training and are ready to strengthen the team. Mascherano is expected to stick with a 4-4-2 formation, featuring the prolific Messi-Suarez duo who have scored 23 goals together this year. Benjamin Cremaschi and Sergio Busquets will control the midfield, while the defense will be a mix of young talents and backups. Al Ahly FC arrives as back-to-back CAF Champions League winners and fresh off winning the 2024/2025 Egyptian Premier League. The Cairo-based club is highly experienced on the international stage, having appeared in the Club World Cup 10 times. Under new coach Jose Riveiro, Al Ahly will field a full-strength squad. Emam Ashour, who had a minor injury, has recovered, and Mahmoud “Trezeguet” Hassan is ready to lead the attack alongside the in-form Wessam Abou Ali. Al Ahly emphasizes that they will not only focus on Messi but are prepared to counter all of Inter Miami’s strengths. Their main weapons will be team cohesion, discipline, and the trademark physicality of African football.

The Inter Miami vs Al Ahly FC match will be a global highlight as the opening of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Inter Miami relies on experience and individual brilliance, while Al Ahly brings team spirit and a champion’s mentality. Who will emerge victorious in this highly anticipated opener? Let’s watch the action unfold on the pitch!