🏆 South America dominates the World Cup: why they do so well 🌍 | 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-Chelsea have already become iconic.

The Club World Cup remains the stage for the great stars of football – think Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich – but stealing the scene, both in the stands and beyond, have undoubtedly been the South American clubs: particularly the Brazilian ones.

💪 South America, 90% positive results at the World Cup

The atmosphere in the United States is vibrant, almost unreal. And making the atmosphere even more electric were the six CONMEBOL teams in the competition: Boca Juniors, River Plate, Flamengo, Fluminense, Palmeiras, and Botafogo, who played a total of 10 matches with only one loss, that of the Xeneizes against Bayern.

🆕 Botafogo and Flamengo rewrite history

But it is Botafogo and Flamengo who have put the cherry on top, beating the European champion PSG and the Conference League champion Chelsea.

The black and whites have also become the first South American club to surpass a European giant in the competition since 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 results 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, do not stop following their beloved teams. And when those teams come "close to home," everything turns into a collective celebration.

🤑 The Club World Cup enriches the wallet

However, one does not live by passion alone. The wallet also wants its share. 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 in this showcase is not just a matter of glory, but also of perspective.

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

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