Sounders FC Drawn with PSG, Atlético Madrid, Botafogo in FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage
Sounders FC Drawn into Star-Studded Group for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
RENTON,WASH. – Sounders FC will face some of the world’s biggest clubs in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, after being drawn into Group B alongside European giants paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid, and also Brazilian powerhouse Botafogo. The tournament, featuring 32 of the world’s top clubs, will take place from June 15 to July 13, 2025, across 12 locations in the United States.
Seattle’s home turf, lumen Field, will host six matches, including all three of Sounders FC’s group Stage encounters. This marks the Rave Green’s first-ever competitive or friendly matchup against any of their Group Stage opponents.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for our club and our city to showcase ourselves on the global stage,” said Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer. ”We’re excited to test ourselves against some of the best teams in the world and give our fans an unforgettable experience.”
Sounders FC qualified for the Club World Cup after winning the 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup, becoming the only MLS side to conquer the continental competition. Thay are one of two MLS clubs in the tournament, alongside Inter Miami CF, who were selected by FIFA as the host country representative after winning the 2024 Supporters’ shield.
The Rave Green kick off their campaign against 2024 Copa Libertadores champion Botafogo, a historic South American club currently leading the Brazilian top flight.
Next up is a clash with Spanish powerhouse Atlético Madrid, an 11-time La Liga champion and 10-time Copa del Rey winner. Currently sitting third in La Liga, Atlético qualified for the Club World Cup based on its UEFA ranking over the past four years.
Seattle concludes the group Stage against French giants paris Saint-germain,a 12-time Ligue 1 champion,including the 2023-2024 campaign.PSG, currently leading the 2024-2025 Ligue 1 standings, also qualified based on its UEFA ranking.
The full match schedule, including stadium and kick-off times, will be announced soon.FIFA announced yesterday that DAZN will be the exclusive global broadcaster of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, live-streaming all 63 matches free to view worldwide.
sounders FC finished the 2024 MLS regular season fourth in the Western Conference, advancing to the Western Conference Final before falling to the LA Galaxy. The club also reached the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinals and the Leagues Cup 2024 Quarterfinals, accumulating a 22-13-12 record across all competitions.
Sounders FC Face Goliath task in Star-Studded Club World Cup Group
Seattle, WA – Sounders FC have been drawn into a group of giants for the 2025 FIFA Club world Cup, pitting them against European heavyweights paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid, alongside Brazilian powerhouse Botafogo.
the rave Green, who qualified for the tournament by winning the 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup, will play all three group stage matches at Lumen field, their home turf. This marks the first-ever competitive or friendly encounter for Seattle against any of their Group B opponents.
Head Coach Brian Schmetzer expressed excitement at the prospect, stating, “This is a fantastic opportunity for our club and our city to showcase ourselves on the global stage. We’re excited to test ourselves against some of the best teams in the world and give our fans an unforgettable experience.”
Seattle’s group stage campaign kicks off against 2024 Copa Libertadores champion Botafogo, currently leading the Brazilian top flight. Next up is a clash against Atlético Madrid, an 11-time La Liga champion currently sitting third in the Spanish league. Rounding out the group is a showdown with French giants Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning Ligue 1 champions.
The full match schedule, including stadium and kick-off times, will be announced soon. FIFA has announced that DAZN will be the exclusive global broadcaster of the tournament, live-streaming all 63 matches free to view worldwide.