Al Ahly FC vs Inter Miami Lineups: Confirmed XIs, Score & Report

For the first time in Club World Cup history, an MLS side took the field as a host nation representative — and it came against one of Africa’s most decorated clubs. Inter Miami’s June 14 debut at Hard Rock Stadium ended in a goalless draw with Al Ahly FC, neither side able to break through despite the star power on show.

Date: June 14, 2025 ·
Final Score: Al Ahly 0-0 Inter Miami ·
Competition: FIFA Club World Cup ·
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium ·
Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET

Key details from the opening Group A fixture are summarized in the table below.

Who won Al Ahly vs Inter Miami today?

Neither side claimed all three points. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with neither team finding the net through 90 minutes of play at Hard Rock Stadium.

Final score details

The goalless outcome was reported by MLSSoccer.com, marking Inter Miami’s first-ever Club World Cup appearance. The result leaves both clubs with a point each heading into their remaining group matches.

Match summary

Óscar Ustari, Inter Miami’s starting goalkeeper, kept a clean sheet in the draw. Mohamed El-Shenawy did the same between the posts for Al Ahly. Neither defense was breached over the full 90 minutes.

Al Ahly vs Inter Miami lineups

Starting lineups for both clubs featured several notable names, though discrepancies between reporting outlets mean some positions remain a matter of debate across sources.

Al Ahly starting XI

According to World Soccer Talk, Al Ahly lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation: Mohamed El-Shenawy in goal, with Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Achraf Dari, and Ahmed Nabil Koka forming the back four. Hamdy Fathy and Marwan Attia sat in midfield, behind attacking options Eman Ashour, Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, and Mahmoud Trezeguet, with Wessam Abou Ali leading the line.

Sky Sports confirmed El-Shenawy captained the side and listed H Fathi alongside the defenders, though minor spelling variations appear across outlets — a common issue when transliterating Arabic names into English.

Inter Miami starting XI

Inter Miami’s formation was reported as a 4-4-2 by World Soccer Talk: Óscar Ustari started in goal; Ian Fray, Tomás Avilés, Maximiliano Falcón, and Noah Allen comprised the defense. Tadeo Allende, Federico Redondo, Sergio Busquets, and Telasco Segovia operated in midfield, with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez leading the attack.

BeIN Sports also listed the same core XI but with slight ordering differences in the midfield. The Sky Sports match center confirmed starters including O Ustari, I Fray, T Avilés, M Falcón, and N Allen.

Key substitutes

Sky Sports documented substitutions for both sides: Inter Miami brought on M Weigandt at the 45th minute and B Cremaschi at the 73rd. Al Ahly introduced H El Shahat in the 65th minute.

The lineup variance across sources reflects the challenges of real-time reporting; pre-tournament predictions from Sports Illustrated included Weigandt and Martínez, while the actual confirmed XI featured Fray, Avilés, and Falcón instead.

Where is Inter Miami vs Al Ahly?

The match took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida — approximately 15 miles north of downtown Miami.

Stadium location

Hard Rock Stadium sits in Miami Gardens and serves as Inter Miami’s home venue for major fixtures. The stadium’s selection as the host for the opening Club World Cup match gave Inter Miami a notable home advantage in Group A play.

Broadcast options

Coverage of Club World Cup fixtures is available through major sports networks, with BeIN Sports providing match reporting for US audiences. International viewers can access fixtures through FIFA’s broadcast partners.

Did Messi score vs Al Ahly?

No goals were scored by either team in the match. Lionel Messi, who started for Inter Miami, was kept off the scoresheet in the 0-0 draw.

Messi stats

Messi started the match alongside Luis Suárez in Inter Miami’s 4-4-2 formation. Both forwards saw the full 90 minutes but couldn’t find a way past Al Ahly’s defense, which included Mohamed El-Shenawy in goal.

Key moments

Inter Miami came into the fixture having just won 5-1 over Columbus Crew before the tournament, per BeIN Sports. That attacking momentum didn’t translate to goals on the Club World Cup stage.

Who is the 18 year old on Inter Miami?

The player spotlight has fallen on Dániel Pintér, a homegrown forward who signed with Inter Miami earlier in the season. The young talent represents part of the club’s investment in youth development.

Dániel Pintér profile

Pintér joined Inter Miami as a homegrown player, reflecting the club’s strategy of developing young talent alongside marquee signings. His presence on the roster adds depth as Mascherano’s side navigates a demanding Group A schedule.

Other young talents

Inter Miami’s squad features other promising youth players, though several are currently unavailable. Jordi Alba, Yannick Bright, and Gonzalo Lujan were confirmed unavailable for the Al Ahly match by head coach Javier Mascherano in his pre-match press conference on June 13.

“As for Jordi, Yannick, and Gonza (Lujan), they won’t be available for this match. Hopefully by the second game—maybe not all three—but at least two or even one of them will be back.”

— Javier Mascherano, Inter Miami Head Coach

“Messi, Suárez and Busquets lead our starting XI against Al Ahly.”

— BeIN Sports match report

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Over 60,000 fans filled Hard Rock Stadium for the scoreless Club World Cup opener, watching Messi’s debut end in a tense tactical stalemate.

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