Brazilian and South American champions Botafogo survived a late onslaught to beat MLS side Seattle Sounders 2-1 in their Group B opener of the Club World Cup at Lumen Field on Sunday. First-half headers from Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus gave the visitors a deserved lead but a second-half deflected effort from Cristian Roldan handed the hosts a lifeline.

The streets of Pioneer Square were flooded by attendees of the FIFA Club World Cup, a prelude to the 2026 World Cup, boosting local revenue and hotel occupancy.

The Sounders FC fell 2-1 to Botafogo on Sunday night. See a photo gallery here from Seattle's first 2025 FIFA Club World Cup match.

For the first time in Lumen Field’s history, the stadium will feature real grass. It’s one of several upgrades the stadium is set to implement ahead of the 2026 World Cup.