It was a massive result from Inter Miami, who disappointed in their first match at the Club World Cup in a scoreless draw against Egypt's Al-Ahly. Coming into the event, Porto was the prohibitive favorite to win Group A but now has a draw against Brazil's Palmeiras and a loss to the MLS' Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi didn’t disappoint in his first competitive match against a European side since 2023, scoring Miami's winning goal versus Porto in both teams' second match at the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Herons had to have this game to boost their chances of advancing, and it was Messi, of course, who delivered