
Paris Saint-Germain put on a dominant display to defeat Inter Miami 4-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The match took place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, drawing a large crowd eager to see Lionel Messi face one of Europe’s top sides.
PSG set the tone early and never looked back. Joao Neves opened the scoring with a calm finish before striking again just minutes later. Inter Miami’s troubles deepened when defender Tomás Avilés accidentally turned the ball into his own net, making it 3-0. Achraf Hakimi then added a fourth goal before halftime, sealing the match long before the final whistle.
Despite Messi’s presence, Inter Miami struggled to create chances and couldn’t cope with PSG’s speed and precision. The French side’s midfield controlled the game, while their fullbacks pushed high and caused constant problems for Miami’s defense.
The result ended Inter Miami’s run in the tournament and underlined the difference in quality between MLS clubs and Europe’s elite teams. For PSG, the emphatic win was another step toward their goal of lifting the Club World Cup trophy.