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·16 de junho de 2025

Seattle Sounders drop Club World Cup opener to Botafogo

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By MLSsoccer staff

Seattle Sounders FC fell just short of an incredible comeback in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday evening, instead taking a 2-1 defeat to Botafogo in their Group B opener at Lumen Field.

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The reigning Brasileiro Série A and Copa Libertadores champions staked a two-goal lead by halftime. Jair Cunha powerfully nodded home in the 28th minute, and Igor Jesus' header doubled his team's advantage in the 44th minute.

Yet Seattle showed renewed energy after the break and found their breakthrough in the 75th minute when midfielder Cristian Roldan reacted quickest to a recycled set piece, sending a deflected header past Botafogo goalkeeper John.

The Sounders ultimately outshot Botafogo 23-12, but were left ruing missed opportunities to grab a crucial point ahead of welcoming Spanish juggernauts Atlético Madrid on Thursday.

Goals

  1. 28' - BOT - Jair Cunha | WATCH
  2. 44' - BOT - Igor Jesus | WATCH
  3. 75' - SEA - Cristian Roldan | WATCH

Three Things

  • THE BIG PICTURE: There aren't moral victories at the Club World Cup, though head coach Brian Schmetzer has every reason to feel proud about his team's second-half response. What had the makings of a lopsided defeat turned into a strong performance Seattle will hope to build on against two of Europe's strongest squads. The Sounders, who qualified as winners of the 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup, still must face Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in Group B.
  • MOMENT OF THE MATCH: When Cristian Roldan headed home Paul Rothrock's cross, belief surged throughout the Sounders-heavy home crowd.
  1. MAN OF THE MATCH: Botafogo striker Igor Jesus scored the game-winner and showed why he's linked to English Premier League side Nottingham Forest.

Next Up

  1. BOT: Thursday, June 19 vs. Paris Saint-Germain | 9 pm ET (DAZN.com) | FIFA Club World Cup
  2. SEA: Thursday, June 19 vs. Atlético Madrid | 6 pm ET (DAZN.com) | FIFA Club World Cup
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