Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the expanded Club World Cup on an exquisite free kick, lifting Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over two-time European champion Porto in Atlanta.

Thirteen years of European dominance in intercontinental club football came to an end on Thursday as U.S. side Inter Miami defeated Porto 2-1 and Brazilians Botafogo beat Champions League winners Paris St Germain 1-0 at the revamped Club World Cup.

At one stage, the Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise were staring an early exit in the face, but a moment of magic from Lionel Messi in the second half means they head into their final Group A fixture against Palmeiras needing just a point to qualify for the round of 16.