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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 CWC 2025 Group B Soccer match Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders: Botafogo goalie John
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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.

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FIFA CWC 2025 Group B Soccer match Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders: Cristian Roldan
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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.

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FIFA CWC 2025 Group B Soccer match Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders photo
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

Spectators hold up banners during the Club World Cup group B soccer match between Botafogo and Seattle Sounders at Seattle Lumen Field, in Seattle.

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FIFA CWC 2025 Group B Soccer match Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders: Pedro de la Vega
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

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.

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FIFA CWC 2025 Group B Soccer match Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders: John tips
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

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.

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FIFA CWC 2025 Group B Soccer match Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders: Cristian Roldan
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

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.

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FIFA CWC 2025 Group B Soccer match Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders: Albert Rusnak
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

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.

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FIFA CWC 2025 Group B Soccer match Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders: Jefferson Savarino
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders | Photo: AP/Lindsey Wasson

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.

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FIFA CWC 2025 Group B Soccer match Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders: Igor Jesus
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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.

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FIFA CWC 2025 Group B Soccer match Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders: Jair Cunha
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

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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