Lionel Messi and Inter Miami secured a spot in the knockout round of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw against Palmeiras on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Lionel Messi's 38th birthday begins with Inter Miami's berth into the Club World Cup knockout stage, despite a disappointing draw with Palmeiras.

Lionel Messi faces a reunion with his former club Paris Saint-Germain after his Inter Miami side reached the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a 2-2 draw with Palmeiras. "It's a historic night for the MLS because we are into the best 16 teams in the world and all the MLS have to be proud of Inter Miami,