Joao Neves scored two goals in a game for the first time in his career

PSG Crush Inter Miami 4-0 to Reach Club World Cup Quarter-Finals

Paris St-Germain produced a dominant display to sweep aside Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 and cruise into the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Joao Neves netted a first-half brace, with Desire Doue and Achraf Hakimi also on the scoresheet as the European champions overpowered the MLS side in Atlanta. Inter Miami, who sit sixth in the Eastern Conference, struggled to contain a PSG side brimming with talent and purpose.

Match Summary

The tone was set early when Neves headed in Vitinha’s sixth-minute free-kick. The 20-year-old doubled PSG’s lead in the 39th minute, finishing a slick passing move with Bradley Barcola and Fabian Ruiz, who also had a goal ruled out for offside.

Tomas Aviles turned a Doue cross into his own net for the third, and Hakimi rifled home the fourth just before half-time after his initial shot hit the bar.

PSG eased off in the second half but never lost control, even with Lionel Messi pushing for a consolation goal in front of what may be one of his final global appearances. Messi, 38, had four efforts on goal, two of them on target.

Main Talking Point

Can anyone stop Luis Enrique’s PSG?

With the Champions League already secured in commanding fashion via a 5-0 win over Inter Milan, PSG’s ruthless display against Inter Miami confirmed their credentials as the world’s top club side.

Their decision to manage player workload — bringing off Marquinhos and Ruiz at half-time — shows they have their eyes on the long haul. With top scorer Ousmane Dembele also returning from injury, PSG are peaking at the right time.

Player of the Match

Joao Neves – The Portuguese midfielder, known more for control than goals, stepped up with a rare brace to lead the Parisians. These were his first club goals since March, underlining his growing influence.

Having already won the French League, French Cup, Champions League, and UEFA Nations League, Neves could add yet another trophy to a remarkable season.

Standout Stat

Paris St-Germain have now scored four or more goals in 15 matches in 2025 — a testament to their attacking firepower and depth.

What’s Next?

PSG will face the winner of Bayern Munich vs Flamengo in the quarter-finals on Saturday, 5 July in Atlanta (17:00 BST).
Inter Miami return to MLS action with a trip to CF Montréal on Sunday, 6 July (00:30 BST).