Overview

• Messi’s 25-yard free kick in the 54th minute secured Inter Miami’s 2-1 win over Porto, marking the first time an MLS team has defeated a European club in an official FIFA competition.
• Porto took the lead inside eight minutes through Samu Aghehowa’s penalty before Telasco Segovia equalised early in the second half.
• Inter Miami and Palmeiras share top spot in Group A with four points each, and both teams need only a draw in Monday’s head-to-head to advance to the knockout round.
• Botafogo continued the trend of upsets by beating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in Group B while Atlético Madrid overcame the Seattle Sounders 3-1.
• The expanded 32-team tournament spans 11 U.S. venues and a $1 billion prize pool, showcasing fierce competition among champion clubs worldwide.