Brazilian and South American champions Botafogo survived a late onslaught to beat MLS side Seattle Sounders 2-1 in their Group B opener of the Club World Cup at Lumen Field on Sunday. First-half headers from Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus gave the visitors a deserved lead but a second-half deflected effort from Cristian Roldan handed the hosts a lifeline.

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The Sounders will have the benefit of home-field advantage not only on Sunday but for each of their three group stage games, which they will hope helps tip the scales in their favor somewhat.