Of the many, many contentions around the Club World Cup, few have quite matched the qualification process for one team in particular. Joining a field of continental champions and some of the best performing teams from around the planet is a side who have never won their domestic league nor a top-level international trophy in their brief history.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face tough Group A opponents Al Ahly, Porto, and Palmeiras at the Club World Cup. The tournament kicks off Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.

Inter Miami named 29 players to their FIFA Club World Cup squad as Javier Mascherano and Lionel Messi prepare to defy the odds.