Igor Jesus scored a first-half goal, leading Botafogo to a stunning 1-0 win over the reigning European champions in the Club World Cup on Thursday at Pasadena, Calif.

Brazilian and South American champions Botafogo began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over MLS side Seattle Sounders in a Group B encounter at Lumen Field on Sunday.First-half headers from Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus gave the visitors a comfortable lead and only several fine saves by Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei prevented them from extending it.

Four more games continued the 2025 Club World Cup on Thursday (19). In Group A, Palmeiras beat Al Ahly 2-0, while Inter Miami, with Lionel Messi beat Porto 2-1. In the last games of the night, Atlético de Madrid beat Seattle Sounders 3-1 and eliminated the North American team,