It’s taken time for the Club World Cup to build brand awareness, but opening weekend drew huge crowds in Miami, NYC and Los Angeles.

Seated on the steps in the late-afternoon sun along the west side of Lumen Field, Torri Murray watches the Sounders fans’ march to the match walk past while he finishes his traditional pre-match bratwurst.

Botafogo's maiden Copa Libertadores success in 2024 booked their place at the Club World Cup. They kickoff against a Seattle Sounders team with home-field advantage.

With the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup on the horizon, which clubs have the best chances of taking home the trophy?

Chelsea began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory against Los Angeles FC in a largely empty stadium on Monday as Brazilian giants Flamengo also got off to a winning start and a Benfica comeback denied Boca Juniors in a stormy encounter.

Chelsea defeated Los Angeles FC 2-0 in their Club World Cup opener, with goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez. Liam Delap debuted as a substitute in a sparsely attended match. Benfica and Boca Juniors drew 2-2,