Club World Cup is the great equalizer as Fluminense becomes second Brazilian side to advance to quarterfinals

The World Cup Club has become the big equalizer. Where else in the world, the current sixth place team in the Brazilian Serie A can beat second place in the UEFA Champions League? On Monday, Fluminense did exactly that, Inter 2-0 overthrow for a place in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup With goals separated by 90 minutes. The 37-year-old German Cano scored in the third minute of the game before Hercules entered the midfield to put the game out of sight between a defense anchored by Thiago Silva Stably hold on.

The Brazilian side holds one of the best stories about this tournament. South American clubs keep going in situations where they are expected to win and defy the opportunities. Fluminense has already held Borussia Dortmund Without a goal and now were able to do the same, opposite Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. After the victory there are now two Brazilian teams in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Statistically, it was an even game, but the best chances of Inter crashing from the post while Fluminense found the back of the net, and that was enough to make a difference. Their defense has also held three clean sheets because they are one of the most difficult sides to score in the world.

Inter was one of the most likely large sides to get up Cristian Chivu supervises his first matches as a manager after he was a surprising choice to follow Simone Inzaghi, who left for Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. The Italian side is also at the end of their season, while Fluminense is in the middle of theirs, but players have stated that there is no difference in fitness. The European clubs are still in shape, because they had no break for the tournament, while South -American clubs have still recorded considerable minutes due to participation in cups and continental play.

Support has largely preferred clubs, not from Europe, and that is one of the things that made the difference. With the temperature that affects 90 degrees Farenheit in Charlotte, it is much easier to push your limits while you are supported by fans who create a huge atmosphere for 90 minutes.

The extensive Club World Cup has brought fans all over the world the opportunity to see their teams opposed that they may not have thought that it was possible to beat earlier. Prior to this competition, Corinthians were the last Brazilian side to beat a European side in an official competition on the way to winning the World Cup club in 2012. It has now happened three times in this tournament, with Botafogo, Flamengo and Flaminense who all achieve the performance.

South America used to be the center of the football world and teams send memories of the power that the continent still has. With victories that accumulate, there are also resources for these clubs, which could help them continue these types of versions in the future. It is too early to tell what impact this clubworld cup will have, but these disruptions have so far brought a lot of excitement. Cities also enjoyed the parties while these teams roll through, which could create new football fans prior to the 2026 World Cup on American soil. Everyone enjoys an underdog and the Brazilian parties have set out in this role, but they start to throw it off while they continue to brave the opportunities.