As a Chicago-born sports analyst raised on jazz and streetball, I’ve watched this evolution from the inside. From 1960’s raw南美 flair to 2025’s Euro-dominated system, the Club World Cup reveals more than scores—it's a war of philosophy. Here, data doesn’t lie: control, tempo, and precision have reshaped global football. C'mon—why do we still believe the lone star from São Paulo can carry a team?