The Club World Cup is about to begin, and the 32 qualified clubs are already preparing for the new competition organized by FIFA. Teams from five continents, representing the six international football confederations—AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA—will participate, all meeting FIFA’s pre-established criteria.

There is always one important factor, or at least a general understanding, that comes with an American-led sporting event: that stadiums will be top of the line.

Botafogo are more than worthy of their place at the tournament, having qualified by winning the 2024 Copa Libertadores, where they overcame fellow Brazilian side Atlético Mineiro 3-1 in the final las...