Video keeps rolling in your social feed: Boca Juniors Fan on the beach in Miami, while Palameraz Fans lighten Times Square. You will hear it in the stand and also see it in scenes: River Songs and fans in Seattle Flamengo Proponents who cry during individual players introduction.
FIFA Club World Cup It can be a global tournament, but in the United States, it looks precious South American.
All six Conmebol Club – the above quartet, plus fluminance and Botafogo – avoided defeat in their opening matches (three wins and three draws), but the South American fans are also the most bouncing, the largest shown, shown in the largest number, and all attract attention.
This should not be a huge surprise. Many of his UEFA counterparts shrunk in shiny newly expanded tournaments, taking into account its lack of history. Teams from other regions look happy to be there, largely surrounded by prizes utensils and are eager to find international validity. But in South America, this tournament offers an opportunity to recover the pride of some past.
Fans know the dates from the heart. You see them on the banner, listen to them in mantras, and read them in club publications.
Copa Rio Champion was crowned after beating Palmiras in 1951 Good, Red Star BelgradeAnd JuventusIt was the first Intercontinental Club tournament to be characterized by Europe and South America teams. In 1981, flamego dominated Liverpool 3-0 in Intercontinental Cup, in a match of Champions Copa Libertdorus And UEFA Champions LeagueRiver plate did the same in 1986, Romania was controlled Steaua Bookuritti,
“in the 1950s, Brazil lose World Cup To UruguayAnd it was a big shock. 1951 brought that back up and celebrated not only by Palmiras but also by supporters of other teams, “said Paulo Roberto, the leader of the American chapter of Pameyus supporters. Stage vardeTo ESPN. “To date, this is something we give importance because it is history, and you cannot erase history.”
Those international trophies are a huge source of pride for teams in South America that they have. Similarly, participation in the tournament is now known as FIFA Intercontinental Cup Happens, where the most recent champion of each conflict competes in a tournament. This year, real Madrid Topping Concacaf Pachuka 3-0 In the last.
River Plate Secretary Stephano de Karlo said, “This tournament brings together the aristocratic class of global football, and it is an honor to see the name of the river once again among the major figures.” “This will be our third time to participate in the Club World Cup in the last 10 years, which confirms our position as the top representative in the region.”
While Conmebol teams’ full sexets would prefer to win history by winning once again – and test the openness of your rivals to celebrate a title – the possibility that the champion will come from UEFA, as it was held in the previous format of the tournament last 11 times.
Economic realities of the current ecosystem means that the South American clubs are often participating in an early manner with their talent, closing the players of the top academy to see the club to keep funding and go on stardom for large European clubs.
“The players who used to play in our team are now playing in Liverpool, Manchester UnitedWe are eager to play those teams and show that we still have this, even though our best players are coming to Europe. ,
But sports do not always go according to the script. BenfikaArgentina pair – Ángel di maría And Nicholas otamandy – Boka’s expectations ended for a win with a pair of goals A 2-2 draw in MiamiDi Maria, who scored a penalty spot, clarified after the match that he was not forgiven for Boka fans, but was a simple greeting for his family.
And the family is a thread that runs through all this, another reason for the tournament is a lot for South American fans.
This is very special, especially for me. I am going with my father with three generations, who is a big flamego supporter, and also my oldest son. These are three generations of being flamego, “A flamego fan Reno Silva said, who once again lived in Rio de Janeiro and traveling.” For us, it is very important. These are always part of the conversation in the society. I think it is much more important to us than European teams. “
All those factors are important, but there is something else about the club World Cup that should not be reduced by those who work to understand why these six clubs take much more care compared to some of their companions CWC expectations.
Many South American fans are living and working in the US who still live with their team, perhaps track it even more closely for that feeling of the house when they are far away. Seeing the team in your city? Come to watch matches in the upcoming stadiums to go to old friends? it’s a party.
Mariano Bosana, president of Boca Juniors Consulate in Washington, DC, said, “It has a lot for us who have been abroad for a long time,” This is Washington, DC President Mariano Bosana, president of Boca Juniors Consulate in DC, said that this is not only a pleasure and Boka Juniors is an opportunity to play nearby, but also a source of competing with the most respected teams worldwide.
Of course, for clubs, the tournament offers a chance not only for supporters to avenge the field for a good time or team. Being on a large international platform, there is a big opportunity to put its brand in front of fans worldwide, and in the US important to do so, where almost every team – Asian, European, African – has put together activities together to connect with existing fans and try to win new ones. But the South American club stands out both in scale and passion.
This is partially, because, traditionally, many have tried to reach new markets compared to their European counterparts. Botfogo There is a place near Venice Beach called Venice House, where it hosts the events, and supporters can leave to walk out and meet fellow fans.
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– Botfogo FR (@Botafogo) June 18, 2025
CEO Thiro Aruuda said in a statement, “Botfogo House will be a special place to honor everything we created.” “We want to share our essence and show everyone what to be botfogo.”
Apart from activism on the site, clubs are also trying to reach new supporters online. River Launched your English-language social media channels Just before going to America for the tournament, the river plate under the global umbrella, which opened with one 3-1 win Above Urava red diamond On Tuesday.
This is an important part of the strategy of the club that continues to continue new fans, as the club works through several financial issues that should deal with clubs in South America, which may not need to be worried about European teams supported by billionaires or private equity.
“Internationalization of the river may not only be a goal, this was the result of an integral development. Since 2013, the club has passed through a deep change. We have exceeded our annual income to more than three million dollars, exceeding $ 50 million to $ 50 million to over $ 180 million,” said D Carlo. “The path is to keep the river growing in all dimensions, so that the club participates in the World Cup is not an arrival point, but is another steps in a continuous project to consolidate the river among the great clubs of the world.”
It is possible that these six conmebol teams, already between the powers in the region, can use the award amount earned, increased exposure and experience on the field and to accelerate their development. Other clubs, of course, are fighting for Libertadors for the eternal glory of being a tournament champion, but a club provides potential travel and cash flow for the World Cup that it is a bonus of the insignificant amount.
This is an inspiration that will carry forward many more South American teams. However, as shown by fans of qualified teams for the first extended version, their team is just enough to express their enthusiasm and capture the tournament.
