Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus scored in the first half and Botafogo beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1 at the Club World Cup on Sunday night. Botafogo opened the scoring 28 minutes into the game as Cunha headed in a pass from Alex Telles.

Locally, officials estimate the local impact of the 2026 World Cup to exceed $929 million. Over 21,000 local jobs are also expected to be created in connection to the World Cup festivities in western Washington. No local revenue figure was released for this year's Club World Cup.

Obed Vargas may not fit the typical profile or have the conventional origin story of a globally sought-after prospect.

After unveiling the countdown clock, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell criticized the message the travel ban sends. “Today, with this countdown, we are sending a completely different message," Harrell said. "That we are welcoming, and showing this country what welcoming looks like.”

What was once two is now three. The Seattle Sounders, Inter Miami and now Los Angeles FC head into the Club World Cup flying the MLS flag, each with their own goals, ambitions and - truthfully - possibilities. None are among the favorites, but each will have a chance to take something tangible from the tournament.

The Whitecaps Vancouver took the lead in the MLS Supporters' Shield race with a 3-0 win over the Seattle Sounders in their first match since losing to Cruz Azul 5-0 in the Concacaf Champions Cup final.