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.

With PSG and Atletico Madrid also in Club World Cup Group B, Sunday's match between the Brazilian and MLS sides was surely a must-win

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.