Botafogo starts with a 2-1 win against Seattle in the club World Cup!

Botafogo starts with a 2-1 win against Seattle in the club World Cup!

Lumen Field, Seattle, USA - The FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which takes place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, started with an exciting opening game. On June 16, 2025, Botafogo defeated the Seattle Sunders 2-1 in the Lumen Field in Seattle and thus secured the first three points in Group B. This competition, which is held with 32 teams, marked a significant change in the format, since the previous places usually only included seven participants. In view of this extended format, FIFA plans to carry out the tournament every four years in the future, whereby the distribution of participants also ensures greater diversity.

In the opening game, Jair Cunha scored the first goal for Botafogo in the 28th minute. He used a precise free kick flank from Alex Telles and headed the ball into the net. Shortly before half -time, in the 44th minute, Igor Jesus increased to 2-0, also by his head and with a cross from Vitinho. Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei was strong in the first half and prevented the Brazilians from leading even higher. In the second half, Cristian Roldan scored the connection goal for Seattle with a header in the 75th minute, which was deflected by Igor Jesus.

The next games and group situation

The next games have already been determined against the background of the new tournament format: Seattle will meet Atletico Madrid on Thursday, while Botafogo has to compete against Paris St. Germain. Paris had previously achieved an impressive 4-0 against Atletico Madrid and thus took first place in Group B, while Botafogo is placed behind them with the three points won.

For the FIFA Club World Championship 2025, a variety of stadiums are planned in 11 cities, including the final, which will take place on July 13th in the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. FIFA plans to pay a total of $ 525 million in an interview and $ 475 million as performance-related premiums, with the title winner receiving $ 40 million

The competition is accompanied by the media presence of DAZN, which broadcasts all games free of charge, whereby a DAZN account, but no paid subscription is required. Leading referees and video assistants are also used extensively, which should ensure that the games run smoothly.

This tournament impressions not only new standards in the number of participants, but also in the way the games are organized. Now it remains to be seen how the teams will deal in the upcoming games.

For further information on the conditions of participation and the tournament format, visit the official website of the [FIFA-Club World Championship 2025] (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/fifa-klub-welt championship_2025) as well as the reports from Krone and Strait Times.