The Seattle Sounders are hosting Spain’s Atlético de Madrid on Thursday on Matchday 2 in Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2025 group stage. Here is everything you need to know:
WHEN AND WHERE: Kickoff is at 3 p.m. PT at Lumen Field (TICKETS).
WHERE TO WATCH: The match will be televised for FREE on DAZN.com.
FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025: The FIFA Club World Cup is a global tournament that features 32 of the best clubs from around the world. This year’s edition will take place in North America, with Seattle serving as one of the 11 host cities. The final will be held on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
CWC FORMAT: The 32 qualified teams from AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC and UEFA are separated into eight groups of four where the first and second place clubs from each group advance to the knockout rounds.
MATCHDAY 1 RESULTS:
Sounders: Lost 2-1 to Brazil’s Botafogo
Atlético Madrid: Lost 4-0 to France’s Paris Saint-Germain
WHAT’S NEXT: The Sounders will take on 2024/25 UEFA Champions League winners PSG on Monday, June 19, on Matchday 3, while Atléti will face Botafogo.
FIFA Club World Cup Hub
The biggest tournament in the history of global club soccer is just around the corner. This month, Sounders FC will compete in the the FIFA Club World Cup right here in Seattle. Placed in Group B, the Rave Green will face UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, Spanish giants Atlético de Madrid, and reigning South American champions Botafogo at Lumen Field during the group stage.
SOUNDERS CONFIDENT: Despite falling to Botafogo in their opening match, the Sounders remain bullish after their strong second half that almost saw them claw back for a result.
ELECTRIC MIDFIELD DUO: Seattle’s central midfield partnership of Cristian Roldan and Obed Vargas made waves on Sunday with Roldan scoring and putting in a vintage performance, while teenage phenom Vargas showed the world why the Mexican international is one of the region’s most coveted young players.
Pride Night (vs. Austin FC)
Show your colors and celebrate love with a $36 ticket and rainbow Pride socks featuring Sounders branding—a must-have for any supporter. Grab your tickets and make it a night of inclusivity, community, and soccer!
Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. PT on June 28.
ABOUT ATLÉTICO DE MADRID: The third of Spain’s biggest clubs behind Real Madrid and Barcelona, Atléti has won 11 La Liga titles, 10 Copa del Rey titles and 3 UEFA Europa League titles. The Rojiblancos play in Spain’s capital city at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium.
HOW THEY QUALIFIED: Atlético de Madrid qualified via the ranking pathway after being one of the most consistent performers in the UEFA Champions League from 2020-24.
2024/25 LA LIGA STANDINGS: Atléti finished third in the La Liga table with 76 points (22-6-10) behind only Real Madrid and league-winners Barcelona.
PLAYERS TO KNOW:
Antoine Griezmann: A generational talent, Griezmann is Atlético de Madrid’s all-time leading goalscorer. The French international and 2018 FIFA World Cup winner, now 34, finished the season with eight goals and seven assists in 29 La Liga appearances this past season.
Julián Álvarez: One of the game’s brightest forwards, Álvarez just finished an impressive first season in Spain after joining from Manchester City for a deal that could reach over $100M with incentives. The Argentina international and 2022 FIFA World Cup winner finished seventh in La Liga in goals last year with 17.
