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

The Sporting News is following the Chelsea vs. LAFC match live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights. Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) Referee: Jesus Valenzuela Saez (VEN)

FIFA Club World Cup is under scrutiny for a variety of reasons, but the one that matters most for handicappers is the fatigue factor.

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.

Fans looking to watch these matches can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the match. DAZN is offering exclusive coverage of every match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and starts at $19.99 a month and also offers a flexible monthly plan.

Here's how to watch the game: Monday's game will be aired on TBS and truTV and can be steamed via DAZN. Chelsea vs LAFC kicks off at 3 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play the first game of the FIFA Club World Cup tomorrow against Al Ahly. The Argentine star faces a brand-new competition with Inter Miami since his arrival in the summer of 2023.

After more than a year of uncertainty and criticism, the Club World Cup kicked off in Miami, and soccer may never be the same