Messi leads Inter Miami to Club World Cup 2025 group stage qualification

Lionel Messi has achieved another remarkable feat — leading Inter Miami to the knockout phase of the 2025 Club World Cup taking place in the United States.

The player nicknamed La Pulga maintains his unique record — never being eliminated in the group stages of any tournament throughout his professional career, including Champions League, World Cup, Copa America, and Olympics.

This achievement becomes even more special considering Inter Miami — a debut team and underdog — was drawn in Group A alongside powerhouse teams like Palmeiras, FC Porto, and Al Ahly.