Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders will face off against Brazilian Serie A champions Botafogo in the group stage of the Club World Cup on Sunday.

FIFA’s revamped 32-team Club World Cup debuts in the US this week, bringing top international clubs and players to American stadiums. However, concerns over player workloads, sluggish ticket sales, and pricing controversies have raised questions about the tournament’s reception and viability.

Thirty-two of the world's best men's club soccer teams will compete in an expanded version of the Club World Cup beginning on Saturday.

Players slammed the pitch conditions in the U.S. for the Copa América. FIFA is making sure the Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup are different.