Seattle Sounders, FIFA Club World Cup and Botafogo
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Everything you need to know about the Seattle Sounders competing at the FIFA Club World Cup including key players to watch, opponent breakdowns and more.
A resurgent second half wasn’t quite enough for Seattle Sounders FC, who opened Group B play in the 2025 FIFA Club World Club with a narrow 2-1 defeat against Botafogo at Lumen Field on Sunday evening.
More than 1,000 fans showed up on the waterfront to set a Guinness record for most people receiving a soccer lesson prior to the Sounders-Botafogo match.
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The Seattle Sounders will take the field tonight as they host their first match in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup against Botafogo. The 2022 Concacaf Champions League winners will take on the 2024 Copa Libertadores champions in a match with American ties.
Seattle Sounders FC opened their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 2-1 loss to Botafogo at Lumen Field. Despite outshooting the Brazilian champions, Seattle fell short after second-half pressure and a goal from Cristian Roldan.
While tension is high regarding Club World Cup pay-outs, the Sounders are set to host games against elite competition. How will they stack up in their three matches?