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.

Botafogo head into the break with a commanding 2-0 lead in this FIFA Club World Cup 2025 clash. Jair Cunha opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a header, before Igor Jesus doubled the lead with a sharp header off Vitinho's pinpoint cross just before halftime.

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.

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.

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.

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Sounders FC v Atlético de Madrid (June 19, 3 p.m. PT) Africa - 4 CAF teams. Europe - 12 UEFA teams. North and Central America, Caribbean - 4 Concacaf teams.

Lumen Field is hosting six FIFA Club World Cup matches, including three that involve the Seattle Sounders. Here's a primer on the new-look 32-team tournament.

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?