In essence, it was the most entertaining dead rubber match one could have possibly asked for.

Al Ahly and Porto shared a 4-4 thriller in their final game at the Club World Cup on Monday but both will head home after Inter Miami and Palmeiras drew to progress to the round of 16 from Group A.

The outlook isn't great for Porto or Al Ahly. Porto needs to win, needs Inter Miami to win, and needs to beat Palmeiras on goal difference in order to advance. Al Ahly needs to wi