The notion became a reality, but not the way it was expected. Palmeiras came back from two goals down to nail down a draw with Inter Miami from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Fla. The deadlock was enough for both teams to advance to the knockout stage.

Here are the key talking points coming from Inter Miami vs Palmeiras.

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Inter Miami vs Palmeiras Match Highlights

A Golden Opportunity Passes Inter Miami

Everything was going perfectly for Inter Miami with around ten minutes to go. They were up two goals and on their way to winning Group A, which few soccer pundits had expected. All the MLS squad had to do was continue playing the way they were. Seven points, winning Group A, and having a ton of momentum heading into the knockout stage would have made them one of the favorites to win it all.

Something strange happened, though. Inter Miami couldn't handle their hometown humidity. Players got tired and started cramping up. Palmeiras seized the moment, ran a high-octane offense to score two goals to secure a draw and win the group.

Yes, Inter Miami still advanced, but they no longer have the momentum heading into the next round. 

Inter Miami vs PSG

You read the headline correctly. Despite Inter Miami not getting their desired result, they still made it into the knockout stage. Awaiting them is PSG in quite arguably the biggest marquee showdown thus far in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. 

PSG, fresh off Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League titles, is 2-1 CWC play while Inter Miami is 1-1-1 and is led by the legendary Lionel Messi. 

Buckle up as soccer fans are in for a treat this Sunday, live on DAZN.

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