Al Ahly vs Inter Miami LIVE The revamped Club World Cup kicks off with a Group A showdown between Al Ahly and Inter Miami tonight. FIFA have expanded the format of the competition to include 32 club teams from across the various federations, and the very first game will feature Lionel Messi. Having joined the MLS (Major League Soccer) franchise just under two years ago, the Argentine superstar has shown little signs of slowing down despite his age. That said, despite being one of several high-profile names in the Inter Miami squad, they face a daunting task against the most dominant team in Africa. Al Ahly are 12-time winners of the CAF Champions League, emerging victorious in four of the last six seasons. This marks Egyptian outfit's 10th appearance in the Club World Cup, finishing third on three separate occasions - the last being in 2023 when they beat Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan. Meanwhile, Inter Miami are making their debut in the competition which means the contrast of experience could play a big role at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Follow the game LIVE below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog!