Inter Miami secured a 2-1 victory over FC Porto in a thrilling Group A match of the Fifa Club World Cup, highlighted by Lionel Messi’s impressive free-kick goal in the 54th minute. Porto took an early lead with Samu Aghehowa’s penalty kick, but Miami quickly equalized through Telasco Segovia after an assist from Marcelo Weigandt. Messi’s iconic free-kick, his 68th career goal of this nature, sealed the win for Miami after he was fouled just outside the penalty area by Rodrigo Mora.

Both teams scored their first goals of the tournament, with Miami drawing their opener against Al Ahly and Porto facing a similar result against Palmeiras. Aghehowa’s goal for Porto was a result of a penalty kick awarded for a foul by Miami’s Noah Allen on Joao Mario. Miami’s dominance continued in the second half, culminating in Lopez’s goal for Palmeiras against Al Ahly, securing a crucial 2-0 victory.

The match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly saw an own goal by Al Ahly’s Wessam Abou Ali and a well-executed goal by Jose Lopez following Mauricio’s assist. The game also faced a brief delay due to severe weather conditions in the area. Palmeiras and Al Ahly had previously played to a draw in their initial matches.

With Inter Miami eyeing a spot in the Round of 16 with a win over Palmeiras, and Porto looking to bounce back against Al Ahly, the Group A matches promise further excitement and competition in the ongoing Club World Cup.