🏆 South America unbeaten at the World Cup: why are they thriving 🌍 | OneFootball

The images of Boca Juniors fans celebrating on the beaches of Miami, the green wave of Palmeiras taking over Times Square, or the red and black balloons on the field during Flamengo vs. Chelsea have already become iconic.

The Club World Cup confirms itself as the stage for football’s biggest stars—think Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich—but without a doubt, it was the South American clubs, especially the Brazilian ones, that stole the show, both in the stands and on the pitch.

💪 South America still unbeaten at the World Cup: 9 out of 9

The atmosphere in the United States is vibrant, almost unreal. And making it even more electric are the six CONMEBOL teams in the competition: Boca Juniors, River Plate, Flamengo, Fluminense, Palmeiras, and Botafogo, who have played a total of 9 matches without suffering a single defeat.

🆕 Botafogo and Flamengo rewrite history

But it was Botafogo and Flamengo who put the cherry on top, beating European champions PSG and Conference League champions Chelsea.

The black and whites also became the first South American club to defeat a major European side in the competition since way back in 2012. In short, South America has turned the spotlight on itself in the States.

🫶 Passion far from home

But where does this wave of enthusiasm and sporting success come from? As reported by ESPN, an important part of the answer lies in the hearts of those living far from home. The United States hosts a vast community of South American fans who, even thousands of kilometers from their stadiums, never stop supporting their beloved teams. And when those teams come “close to home,” everything turns into a collective celebration.

🤑 The Club World Cup fills the wallet

But it’s not just about passion. The wallet wants its share too. The Club World Cup represents a golden opportunity for South American clubs: million-dollar prizes, global visibility, international experience.

In an economic context where many teams are forced to sell their talents to survive, every extra dollar can make a difference. Success on this stage is not just about glory, but also about perspective.

The six clubs starring in this edition could use the fruits of this exploit to strengthen themselves, retain their young talents longer, and reduce the gap with European powerhouses. In short, the Club World Cup is too good an opportunity to pass up.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

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