Germain in the first knockout round of the revamped FIFA Club World CupThe Herons blew away a 2-0 lead against Palmeiras to surrender top place in Group A and set up the PSG clashMessi played for PSG for two years and publicly admitted he was unhappy with his spell in France after an unceremonious exit from BarcelonaLionel Messi will face his former side,

Inter Miami appeared to be cruising to a victory in the match, which would clinch the group. But Palmerias battled back, scoring twice in the final 15 minutes. Paulinho and Mauricio, two substitutes, scored in the 80th and 87th minute, respectively.

Palmeiras came from behind to play Inter Miami to a 2-2 draw in front of an electric crowd at Hard Rock Stadium, and both clubs advanced to the Club World Cup round of 16.