Fifa Club World Cup 2025 - Group B profiles

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Four powerhouses collide as Atlético Madrid, PSG, Botafogo, and Seattle Sounders battle for supremacy in Group B. From European brilliance to South American flair and North American resilience, each team is ready to make history on football’s grandest international stage. Who will rise, who will surprise, and who will conquer?

TEAMS: Atlético Madrid (ESP) | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) | Botafogo (BRA) | Seattle Sounders FC (USA)

ATLÉTICO MADRID

Atlético Madrid will compete against fellow European powerhouse PSG, Brazilian champions Botafogo, and Concacaf’s Seattle Sounders.

Atlético Madrid's Group B fixtures:
- Sunday, 15 June – v Paris Saint-Germain (Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles – 12:00)
- Thursday, 19 June – v Seattle Sounders FC (Lumen Field, Seattle – 15:00)
- Monday, 23 June – v Botafogo (Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles – 12:00)

How they qualified:

Atlético Madrid secured their place via Uefa's ranking pathway, ensuring Spain has multiple representatives alongside Real Madrid.

Club Details:
- Founded: 1903
- Stadium: Civitas Metropolitano
- Nicknames: Los Colchoneros

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN

PSG enters Group B alongside Atlético Madrid, Botafogo, and Seattle Sounders, determined to translate their domestic dominance onto the international stage.

PSG's Group B fixtures:
- Sunday, 15 June – v Atlético Madrid (Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles – 12:00)
- Thursday, 19 June – v Botafogo (Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles – 18:00)
- Monday, 23 June – v Seattle Sounders FC (Lumen Field, Seattle – 12:00)

How they qualified:

PSG secured their spot through consistent Champions League performances between 2021 and 2024, claiming one of Uefa’s 12 berths.

Club Details:
- Founded: 1970
- Stadium: Parc des Princes
- Nicknames: Les Parisiens, Les Rouge et Bleu

BOTAFOGO

Botafogo will battle PSG, Atlético Madrid, and Seattle Sounders in Group B, eager to make their mark on the global stage.

Botafogo's Group B fixtures:
- Sunday, 15 June – v Seattle Sounders FC (Lumen Field, Seattle – 19:00)
- Thursday, 19 June – v Paris Saint-Germain (Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles – 18:00)
- Monday, 23 June – v Atlético Madrid (Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles – 12:00)

How they qualified:

Botafogo earned their place by winning the 2024 Copa Libertadores, overcoming Atlético Mineiro in a dramatic final.

Club Details:
- Founded: 1894
- Stadium: Nilton Santos
- Nicknames: O Glorioso

SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC

Seattle Sounders face Atlético Madrid, PSG, and Botafogo as they look to showcase MLS quality on the world stage.

Seattle Sounders' Group B fixtures:
- Sunday, 15 June – v Botafogo (Lumen Field, Seattle – 19:00)
- Thursday, 19 June – v Atlético Madrid (Lumen Field, Seattle – 15:00)
- Monday, 23 June – v Paris Saint-Germain (Lumen Field, Seattle – 12:00)

How they qualified:

Seattle Sounders secured their place by winning the 2022 Concacaf Champions Cup, becoming the first MLS club to qualify for the tournament.

Club Details:
- Founded: 1974
- Stadium: Lumen Field
- Nicknames: Rave Green

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