This is the second match of the 2025 Club World Cup for Lionel Messi. After a goalless draw against Al, it's Porto's turn.

In the end, not even Saudi Arabia or Gianni Infantino could engineer a way to get Cristiano Ronaldo to the Club World Cup.

South American clubs are using the Club World Cup as a chance to reclaim global relevance, while their fans are bringing their energy to the United States.