This Thursday, at the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Botafogo pulled off a major upset at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0, with a lone goal from Igor Jesus, in the second matchday of Group B. With this result, the 2024 Copa Libertadores champions take the top spot in the group with six points, while the European champions now face a complicated path to the knockout stage.

A surprising stumble for Luis Enrique’s PSG

Spanish coach Luis Enrique had warned that it would be “a difficult match” against a team with tradition, and he was right. Despite dominating possession and showing offensive intent, PSG failed to break through the Brazilian defense and were stunned by Igor Jesus’s strike, which proved to be enough to secure the win.

The coach had stated that his team wouldn’t change its training methods but would be ready for the challenges posed by Botafogo, both tactical and environmental—referring to the intense West Coast heat, with temperatures exceeding 35°C (95°F).

“We want to give our fans something to celebrate,” he said before the match. However, they will now need a must-win result in their final game to stay alive.

Botafogo takes control of the group

With this victory, Botafogo shows why it’s considered one of the strongest sides on the continent. They’ve secured two wins in two matches and are firmly atop Group B. Their next challenge will be on Monday the 23rd against Atlético de Madrid, who also remain in contention after a 3-1 win over the Seattle Sounders, a team that is now officially eliminated after two consecutive defeats.

Meanwhile, PSG will face the already-eliminated Seattle Sounders on Monday the 23rd as well, in a do-or-die match to keep their hopes alive in the tournament.

The battle for a spot in the Round of 16 is wide open, and the upcoming clash between the Brazilian and Spanish sides promises to be key in deciding the group’s fate.

Here are all the goals from the match.