PSG 4–0 Inter Miami: Dominant Parisians Display Ends Messi’s Club World Cup Dream

Paris Saint-Germain put on a masterclass in Atlanta, dispatching Inter Miami 4–0 in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

The European giants were ruthless, scoring all four goals in the first half to book their place in the quarter-finals and end Lionel Messi’s hopes of Club World Cup glory with his MLS side.

In front of a lively crowd of over 65,000 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PSG wasted no time stamping their authority.

João Neves opened the scoring just six minutes in, heading home unmarked from a Vitinha free kick. The goal set the tone for what quickly became a one-sided affair.

Neves doubled the lead in the 39th minute, tapping in from close range after a slick combination between Bradley Barcola and Fabián Ruiz.

Inter Miami’s defense was in disarray, and their frustration grew when Tomás Avilés accidentally redirected a low cross into his own net in the 44th minute, effectively killing any chance of a comeback.

The final blow came moments later in stoppage time. A long-range effort struck the crossbar, and Achraf Hakimi reacted first to slot home the rebound and make it 4–0. PSG’s intensity and precision left Inter Miami reeling before the halftime whistle.

Luis Enrique’s side completely dominated the match, enjoying 66% possession and registering 19 shots to Inter Miami’s 7.

Messi, who returned to the Club World Cup for the first time since leaving Europe, was largely contained by PSG’s disciplined midfield and backline.

The Argentine, once the heart of Barcelona’s Club World Cup triumphs, found little joy against his former club.

The defeat marks Messi’s first-ever loss in the competition, ending a 16-year unbeaten run dating back to his debut appearance in 2009.

For Inter Miami, the result brings a disappointing end to an otherwise historic journey—becoming the first MLS side to reach the knockout stage of the newly expanded tournament.

PSG now shift their focus to the quarter-finals, where they will face either Flamengo or Bayern Munich on July 5.

With confidence soaring and their key players in top form, the French side looks poised to challenge for their first-ever Club World Cup title.

While Inter Miami’s dream run is over, the experience gained and the exposure on the world stage mark an important milestone in the club’s and Major League Soccer’s growing international presence.