Overview

• Inter Miami CF and Al Ahly played to a 0-0 draw in the opening match of the expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.
• Goalkeeper Oscar Ustari made eight saves, including a pivotal penalty stop against Trézéguet just before halftime.
• Lionel Messi completed the full 90 minutes after recent Argentina duty and nearly scored with a set-piece strike that hit the post.
• Coach Javier Mascherano said early nerves affected the first half but praised his team’s dominant second-half control and scoring chances.
• Over 60,000 fans attended the match as Miami now prepares for group games against FC Porto and Palmeiras.