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.

Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, two of the best clubs in the world, are showing their early dominance at the tournament. Meanwhile, some non-European squads, like Brazilian club Palmeiras and Botafogo, are putting up strong performances to open the group stage.

Paris Saint-Germain, who won the UEFA Champions League to cap their season earlier this month, kicked off the FIFA Club World Cup in strong fashion Sunday at the Rose Bowl in front of 80,619.

More than 30,000 fans showed up for Seattle's Club World Cup opener on Sunday. But Sounders fans weren't all pleased about the dynamic pricing for the tournament.

Local officials are so excited about next year's FIFA World Cup matches in Seattle that they've set up a countdown clock at Seattle Center a full year in advance. The clock installed yesterday next to the Museum of Pop Culture will count down the seconds until the start of next year's games, six of which will be hosted at Seattle's Lumen Field.

The complete breakdown of the confirmed rosters for all 32 teams at the Club World Cup. Some squads include some brand-new signings.

A year from the largest World Cup ever, many questions remain unanswered, including general ticket sales and security arrangements.

After unveiling the countdown clock, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell criticized the message the travel ban sends. “Today, with this countdown, we are sending a completely different message," Harrell said. "That we are welcoming, and showing this country what welcoming looks like.”