Inter Miami Held to Scoreless Draw by Al Ahly in Club World Cup Opener

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami was held to a 0-0 draw by Al Ahly in the opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Despite dominating the second half, Messi and his team couldn't capitalize on their chances, with the Argentine superstar hitting the side netting from a free kick and crafting a close-range effort for Fafa Picault that was tipped over by Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy.

Al Ahly had the better start, creating several scoring opportunities in the first half. Mahmoud Trezeguet had a golden chance to put his team ahead but saw his penalty effort saved by Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari. Ustari's save proved crucial in keeping his team in the game.

The match saw a spirited performance from both teams, with Messi coming close to scoring in the second half. However, El Shenawy's impressive goalkeeping denied Messi a late winner, tipping his curling shot onto the bar in stoppage time. The draw means both teams earn a point each in Group A, with Inter Miami facing Porto in Atlanta on June 19 and Al Ahly taking on Palmeiras in New Jersey on the same day.

The final score was Inter Miami 0, Al Ahly 0, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami with an attendance of 60,927.