Botafogo goalie John, right, and Alexander Barboza celebrate their win during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Botafogo and Seattle Sounders at Seattle Lumen Field, in Seattle.
Botafogo 2-1 Seattle Sounders: Brazilian Side Start Club World Cup 2025 With Win
Botafogo kicked off their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign with a 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. Jair Cunha opened the scoring in the 28th minute, heading in from an Alex Telles free-kick, before Igor Jesus doubled the lead just before halftime. Cristian Roldan pulled one back for Seattle in the 75th minute, but Botafogo goalkeeper John denied a late equalizer with key saves. Despite dominating after the break, the Sounders couldn’t complete the comeback. They now prepare to face Atletico Madrid next, while Botafogo gear to take on Paris Saint Germain.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders
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Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan celebrates his goal with Alex Roldan during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Botafogo and Seattle Sounders at Seattle Lumen Field, in Seattle.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders
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Spectators hold up banners during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Botafogo and Seattle Sounders at Seattle Lumen Field, in Seattle.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders
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Seattle Sounders' Pedro de la Vega attempts to control the ball during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Botafogo and Seattle Sounders at Seattle Lumen Field, in Seattle.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders
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Botafogo's goalkeeper John tips the ball over the bar during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Botafogo and Seattle Sounders at Seattle Lumen Field, in Seattle.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders
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Seattle Sounders' Cristian Roldan celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Botafogo and Seattle Sounders at Seattle Lumen Field, in Seattle.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders
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Seattle Sounders' Albert Rusnak and Botafogo's Artur compete for the ball during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Botafogo and Seattle Sounders at Seattle Lumen Field, in Seattle.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders
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Botafogo's Jefferson Savarino runs with the ball during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Botafogo and Seattle Sounders at Seattle Lumen Field, in Seattle.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders
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Botafogo's Igor Jesus, left, scores past Seattle Sounders' Kim Kee-hee during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Botafogo and Seattle Sounders at Seattle Lumen Field, in Seattle.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders
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Botafogo's Jair Cunha celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Botafogo and Seattle Sounders at Seattle Lumen Field, in Seattle.
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