Arjit - Sunday, Jun 29, 2025The Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will feature a match that will have the eyes of the whole world glued to it – French football powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will take on Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami. This match will not just be a clash between the two clubs but will also be Messi’s first official match against his former club PSG, making it even more emotional and exciting.
Match: Paris Saint-Germain F.C vs Inter Miami
Competition: FIFA Club World Cup
Series: Round of 16
Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025
Time: IST: 9:30 PM (21:30)
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, United States
Broadcaster (India) Live Streaming: DAZN app and website (available for free), FanCode app and website.
TV Telecast: Select matches will be available on Eurosport TV channels.
Other Broadcasters: DAZN (free streaming globally), Fox Sports (USA), TNT Sports (UK).
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): PSG have been in great form recently, dominating domestically and on the continental level in the 2024-25 season, in which they also won the UEFA Champions League title. They have topped Group B in the current Club World Cup, including a 2-0 win over Seattle Sounders and an impressive 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid. Although an unexpected 1-0 loss against Botafogo has exposed some of their weaknesses, overall, they are considered to be the favourites to win this tournament. Under Luis Enrique, PSG have emerged as a balanced team, with players like João Neves, Fabian Ruiz, and Vitinha in midfield who feed dangerous forwards like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Bradley Barcola.
Inter Miami: Inter Miami are the only team in Major League Soccer (MLS) to have advanced from the group stage to the Round of 16. Lionel Messi's wizardry helped them finish second in Group A, including a stunning win over FC Porto and draws against Al Ahly and Palmeiras. It might have been a bit disappointing for them to lose a 2-0 lead and draw against Palmeiras, but the presence of experienced players like Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets makes them dangerous for any team. Messi will be desperate to prove his worth against his former club and lead Inter Miami to a historic win. However, their defence might look a little weak.
This match will be emotionally significant for Messi, as this is the first time he will take the field against PSG, the club he played for two seasons.
For fantasy football enthusiasts, this match offers some key players:
PSG are the clear favorites in this match. They have won the Champions League and their squad depth and quality are way above Inter Miami. Inter Miami has veteran players like Messi, Suarez and Busquets who can create unexpected moments, but PSG's collective power and defensive solidity will be difficult for them to handle.
PSG have shown some weaknesses in the league stage (like the loss to Botafogo), but they will be at their best in the knockout stage. Inter Miami will have to keep their defense very strong and rely on counter-attacks.
Our Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain will beat Inter Miami 3-1. Inter Miami might be able to score, but PSG's attacking power will help them win the match.
