In the thrilling 0-0 FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opening game between Inter Miami and Al Ahly, coach Javier Mascherano made something clear about the final result. Inter Miami kicked off the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a Group A opener against Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly in the first match of the revamped competition.

Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano has ruled Jordi Alba out of Saturday's Club World Cup opener against Al Ahly. The Herons will have the honour of competing in the first game at the newly expanded Club World Cup, with Mascherano's side set to kick off their campaign against the Egyptian Champions at Hard Rock Stadium.

Javier Mascherano is reveling in the “dream” of leading Inter Miami at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.After Inter Miami won the 2024 Supporters’ Shield, FIFA president Gianni Infantino officially invited the Herons to play in the newly expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as the host nation.