Inter Miami is the representative of the host US participating in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 (from June 15 to July 14). This team has just announced the official lineup to compete in the tournament taking place at home.
Coach Rafael Mascherano has called up 29 players, including 4 goalkeepers, 13 defenders, 8 midfielders and 4 strikers, to create a balance between experience and youth.
The most notable name is striker Lionel Messi. The owners of the 8 Ballons d'Or are the "trump cards" in the journey to conquer the title in this year's tournament.
Besides Messi, Inter Miami also has a squad of classy Barcelona veterans such as Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba. These are all experienced faces at previous Club World Cups.
With a team of veteran stars and young talents, along with the foundation of veterans who have fought in the world arena, Inter Miami promises to become a welcome unknown at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
According to the draw results, Inter Miami is in Group A with Palmeiras (Brazil), Porto ( portugal) and Al Ahly (Egypt).
Inter Miami squad for FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Goalkeepers: Drake Callender (1), Oscar Ustari (19), William Yarbrough (25), Rocco Novo (34).
Defenders: Gonzalo Lujan (2), Tomas aviles (6), David Martinez (14), Ryan Sailor (15), Ian Fray (17), Jordi Alba (18), Tyler Hall (26), Noah Allen (32), Maximiliano Falcon (37), Marcelo Weigandt (57), Israel Boatwright (62).
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (5), Telasco Segovia (8), Baltasar Rodriguez (11), Benjamin Cremaschi (30), David Ruiz (41), Yannick Bright (42), Federico Redondo (55), Santiago Morales (81).
Forwards: Fafa Picault (7), Luis Suarez (9), Lionel Messi (10), Tadeo Allende (21), Leo Afonso (22), Allen Obando (29).