Igor Jesus, Botafogo upset PSG in Club World Cup

Field Level Media|published: Thu 19th June, 23:12 2025

Jun 19, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Botafogo forward Jesus Igor (99) scores a goal during the first half Paris Saint-Germain during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Igor Jesus scored a first-half goal, leading Botafogo to a stunning 1-0 win over the reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup on Thursday in Pasadena, Calif.

The result leaves Botafogo (2-0-0, 6 points) alone atop Group B. PSG (1-1-0, 3 points) are tied for second with Atletico Madrid, who beat the Seattle Sounders 3-1 earlier on Thursday.

In the game's decisive moment, Botafogo's Jefferson Savarino rolled a pass from midfield into the attacking half. Jesus ran onto the ball between Paris Saint-Germain defenders, then took a shot from the top of the 18-yard box that bounced once and nestled into the bottom left corner of the net.

Botafogo goalkeeper John made two saves to register a clean sheet. PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma stopped three shots.

PSG finished with a 16-4 advantage in shots, though Botafogo had a 4-2 edge in shots on target.

--Field Level Media

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