Inter Miami vs Al Ahly – Club World Cup 2025 opening match: date, time, and venue

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to kick off with a historic clash that shines a spotlight on African football, as Egyptian giants Al Ahly take on Inter Miami in the tournament’s opening match.

This year’s edition marks a new era for the competition, expanding to feature 32 clubs for the first time in history. The opening fixture will see Al Ahly, Africa’s most decorated club, face the American side Inter Miami, led by global football icon Lionel Messi.

Al Ahly vs Inter Miami Date and Time

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Al Ahly has been drawn into Group A which includes FC Porto of Portugal and Palmeiras of Brazil, making their path to the knockout rounds a demanding one.

This fixture promises to draw attention, pitting one of Africa’s biggest clubs against an ambitious MLS side powered by Messi’s star presence.