Seattle fought hard but could not complete an opening game comeback against the reigning Copa Libertadores and Brazilian champions

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.

LAFC booked passage to the summer showcase after a one-off clash with Liga MX giants Club América in the wake of Club León being removed from the competition. Goals from Igor Jesus and an extra-time winner through star forward Denis Bouanga cancelled out a Brian Rodríguez second half penalty to send the SoCal side into the group stage.

Inter Miami, the Seattle Sounders and LAFC – will take part in the first edition of the new-look Club World Cup, but what will their bonuses look like?

Chelsea are to begin their FIFA Club World Cup campaign against MLS outfit Los Angeles FC, who boast some familiar faces in ex-striker Olivier Giroud and Hugo Lloris

For Major League Soccer teams, international matches tend to be low-stakes duels such as San Diego FC’s friendly last week against Club América, the Mexican powerhouse. The 32-team Club World Cup that begins Saturday night in Miami Gardens, Fla., will count as a large step up from those dalliances.

The former Barcelona forward says the European clubs are the favourites but has predicted upsets after a "long season."

The international tournament isn’t like the bigger World Cup, but the financial incentives could have teams more engaged.