Inter Miami and Palmeiras draw, secure last 16 spots in Club World Cup

Goals from Paulinho, Mauricio in the last ten minutes secured their place in last 16

Last updated: June 24, 2025 | 12:38

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Inter Miami's Uruguayan forward #09 Luis Suarez (L) fights for the ball with Palmeiras' Brazilian midfielder #30 Lucas Evangelista during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group A football match between US Inter Miami and Brazil's Palmeiras at the Hard Rock stadium in Miami on June 23, 2025.

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Dubai: Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Palmeiras qualified for the Club World Cup last 16 on Monday, June 23.

Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suraez set Inter Miami on their course for a victory until the last ten minutes of the game, when Palmeiras Paulinho and Mauricio scored goals respectively.

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The game ended in a draw that secured both the teams a spot in the last 16, and a top spot in Group A.

Messi is set to face his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, as Inter Miami and the European champions face off in the last 16. Palmeiras on the other hand will face Botafogo for a place in the quarter-finals.

After Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders were eliminated, Inter Miami became the only team from MLS to reach the last 15.

Nishitha RachelAssistant Social Media Editor

Nishitha serves as the Assistant Social Media Editor at Gulf News, where she skilfully orchestrates the publication's online presence. With a dedicated approach to engaging readers, she expertly manages all social media platforms and is a direct line for reader queries. Nishitha's journey in journalism began with a flourish in the entertainment beat, a world she continues to explore with enthusiasm. Her love for Korean culture shines through her reporting on UAE-based events, bringing the best of both worlds to her audience. A highlight of her career, and certainly a dream come true for any K-Pop enthusiast, was interviewing acclaimed Korean singers, including Chen from the globally renowned boy group, EXO.