Inter Milan entered the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup after a season of heartbreak. They fell short in both Serie A and the Champions League. The Nerazzurri do boast a squad featuring a mix of seasoned players and talented prospects, so were among the favourites to win the revamped tournament. This article offers a detailed examination of Inter Milan’s odds, squad, group stage fixtures, and potential path to the final.
Latest Inter Milan odds to win the 2025 Club World Cup
Inter Milan are considered one of the favourites to win the 2025 Club World Cup, but they are not the top pick. Their current odds are 16/1, which indicates a 5.88% chance of winning. This evaluation accurately reflects the strength of their squad, one of the strongest in Europe, and their recent performances.
Note: Odds are subject to change.
Inter Milan Club World Cup 2025 preview
Twenty-time champions of Italy, Inter Milan are in a period of change. Simone Inzaghi left the club after their Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, joining fellow Club World Cup side Al Hilal. Former Inter defender Cristian Chivu now holds the reins.
They boast a squad laced with veterans with no fewer than 11 aged 30 and older. But they are led figuratively and literally by skipper Lautaro Martínez, who is often their leading marksman.
Inter Milan Club World Cup group stage results
Inter Milan were placed in Group E alongside River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds, and Monterrey. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage. Given their squad depth and experience, Inter Milan are expected to win the group, ahead of South American powerhouse River Plate.
Matchday 1: Monterrey 1-1 Inter Milan
- Date: 18th June 2025
- Venue: Rose Bowl, Pasadena
- Kick-off: 2am
It wasn’t an ideal start for Chivu at the Inter helm. The Champions League runners-up went behind against Mexican side Monterrey, to a goal scored by one Sergio Ramos. But Lautaro Martinez popped up just before half-time to equalise, and eventually earn Inter a point.
Matchday 2: Inter Milan 2-1 Urawa Red Diamonds
- Date: 21st June 2025
- Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle
- Kick-off: 8pm
Inter also made hard work of their second game. For a long time it looked as though they’d fall to defeat against Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds, who led for 67 minutes. Lautaro Martinez equalised with 12 minutes left, though, and Valentin Carboni won it for Inter injury-time. The victory put Inter level on points with River Plate, ahead of a must-win game.
Matchday 3: Inter Milan 2-0 River Plate
- Date: 26th June 2025
- Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle
- Kick-off: 2am (UK time)
When it mattered most, Inter did the job. Knowing Monterrey were likely to win their game, and trailing River Plate on goal difference, Inter had to beat the Argentinian side to seal passage to the last 16. They left it late, once again, with goals in the 72nd minute and third minute of injury-time securing the win. As a result, Inter topped the group.
Inter Milan route to the final
As Group E winners, Inter Milan will face Fluminense in the last 16, with the Brazilian side finishing second in Group F. The winner of that game will face either the winner of Group G, or the Group H runners-up in the quarter-finals.
In the semi-finals, it would be one of Palmeiras, Botafogo, Benfica or Chelsea. Then, there are a number of options from the bottom half of the draw as potential final opponents. The knockout matches are single-elimination games, and if necessary, extra time and penalties will be used to determine the winner.
Who are the favourites for the Club World Cup 2025?
PSG currently lead the market for Club World Cup winners at 3/1. However, Manchester City (4/1), Real Madrid (5/1) and Bayern Munich (5/1) are also contenders.
Visit our Club World Cup 2025 team previews page for more insights and previews on other teams participating in the 2025 Club World Cup.