Mission: Conquer the World – South American Clubs Are Unstoppable at the Club World Cup!

8 matches. 0 losses. 5 wins. 3 draws. And one undeniable message: South American clubs are on a mission.
This 2025 Club World Cup feels like a long-awaited redemption tour. Since the opening match, the continent’s representatives have been on fire. Even more impressive? They’re defying Europe—and the rest of the world—without ever falling.

The latest victim? Paris Saint-Germain. Yes, the French giants were stunned (0-1) by a fearless and tactically brilliant Botafogo side. An upset? Perhaps. But for those closely following the tournament, it’s no longer a surprise.

🔥 An Unbeaten Run That’s Turning Heads

Let’s talk results:

BOTAFOGO 🇧🇷 1-0 🇫🇷 PSG
PALMEIRAS 🇧🇷 2-0 🇪🇬 AL AHLY
RIVER PLATE 🇦🇷 3-1 🇯🇵 URAWA REDS
FLUMINENSE 🇧🇷 0-0 🇩🇪 BORUSSIA DORTMUND
FLAMENGO 🇧🇷 2-0 🇹🇳 ESPÉRANCE DE TUNIS
BOCA JUNIORS 🇦🇷 2-2 🇵🇹 BENFICA
BOTAFOGO 🇧🇷 2-1 🇺🇸 SEATTLE SOUNDERS
PALMEIRAS 🇧🇷 0-0 🇵🇹 FC PORTO

💬 “They’re not just playing for trophies. They’re playing for a continent.”
That’s how one Argentine commentator summed up Fluminense’s fearless draw against Dortmund. And he couldn’t be more right.

🇸🇦 A Different Kind of Club World Cup

Held in a buzzing Saudi Arabia, this edition of the new-format Club World Cup is rewriting the usual script. Gone are the days of easy wins for European giants. South American clubs came prepared—and angry.

Intensity, discipline, strategy, flair—it’s all on full display. Just look at Botafogo, who outplayed PSG in midfield and choked off the rhythm of Vitinha and Zaïre-Emery. Mbappé left the pitch frustrated, unable to break through.

💭 Why the South American Comeback?

Several key reasons:

Tactical evolution. South American managers have adapted to modern football without losing their creative edge.
Stronger squads. More players are staying longer, with clubs offering better wages and stronger sporting projects.
A psychological shift. After years of disrespect and dismissal, South America is done playing nice.

🇧🇷 Brazil Leads the Charge

With Palmeiras, Flamengo, Botafogo, and Fluminense all still in contention, Brazil has become the face of this movement. A possible all-South American final? That’s no longer fantasy. It’s on the cards.

Europe’s usual dominance? On shaky ground.