The summer of soccer is taking a new look this year with the FIFA Club World Cup, which brings the first edition of the expanded competition to the United States for a 32 team tournament featuring teams from around the world competing for a share of the $1 billion prize purse.

More than 1,000 fans showed up on the waterfront to set a Guinness record for most people receiving a soccer lesson prior to the Sounders-Botafogo match.

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“CBP is working with FIFA to facilitate the lawful travel of players and fans to the FIFA Club World Cup at our ports of entry,” he said. “CBP will continue to safeguard our borders and welcome the world. From international arrivals to championship dreams, we’re here to keep it all running strong.”

The raucous Urawa Red Diamond fans were out in force at Lumen Field, but River Plate ended up with the win in Tuesday's group-stage game.

River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds take on each other in a FIFA Club World Cup group stage match on Tuesday at the Lumen Field in Seattle.

The streets of Pioneer Square were flooded by attendees of the FIFA Club World Cup, a prelude to the 2026 World Cup, boosting local revenue and hotel occupancy.

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.