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Botafogo Upsets PSG With 1-0 Win at Club World Cup

Botafogo’s defence, highlighted by Igor Jesus’s 36th-minute strike, leaves PSG needing a victory in their final group match to advance.

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group B - Paris St Germain v Botafogo - Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 19, 2025 Botafogo's John and Alexander Barboza celebrate after the match as Paris St Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia looks dejected REUTERS/Daniel Cole
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Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group B - Paris St Germain v Botafogo - Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 19, 2025 Botafogo's Igor Jesus celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Mike Blake
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group B - Paris St Germain v Botafogo - Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California, U.S. - June 19, 2025 Botafogo's Marlon Freitas in action with Paris St Germain's Desire Doue REUTERS/Daniel Cole

Overview

  • Igor Jesus broke the deadlock in the 36th minute with a composed finish past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
  • Botafogo defended resolutely, holding PSG to two shots on target despite 16 overall attempts and dominant possession.
  • The win moves Botafogo to six points atop Group B, placing them on the verge of the knockout rounds.
  • PSG were without Ousmane Dembélé due to a quadriceps injury and looked unusually off-tempo in attack.
  • Paris Saint-Germain must beat Seattle Sounders in their last group game to keep their tournament hopes alive.