Sunday, June 29, 2025, the world is preparing to welcome a big duel that will shake the world of football. At the Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Atlanta, two teams from different worlds will face each other in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup: Paris Saint-Germain will face Inter Miami. Kick-off is scheduled for 11 p.m. WIB—and millions of eyes from all over the world are waiting for the first whistle.
PSG come as a European giant full of confidence. They are the 2024/25 Champions League champions, and their performance over the past few months has shown undeniable dominance. From their last five matches, they have won three and recorded four clean sheets. Explosive winger Ousmane Dembélé returns to the first team after recovering from injury, while wonderkids like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué are ready to ignite the fire up front. It is predicted that PSG will play with a deadly 4-3-3 offensive formation.
However, on the other side, stands Inter Miami, a team that brings spirit and surprise from the American continent. They are the only representatives of the Major League Soccer (MLS) that have managed to make it through to the knockout phase of this tournament. And what makes them different is the fact that there are Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets—a trio that once ruled the world with Barcelona. Messi, who just scored a spectacular goal against Porto, appears as the heart of this team's game.
Statistically, PSG is favored. Opta's simulation gives them an 80 percent chance of winning in normal time. However, football is not just about numbers. Messi and his teammates have proven that experience and determination can surpass anyone's predictions.
This match will be more than just a match. This is a story about a legend returning to face his former club. This is a clash between young European power and Latin American wisdom.
And while the score predictions are more in PSG's favour—with a possible 3–1 or even 4–1 scoreline—fans know that one moment of magic from Messi could turn everything around.