As a former NBA analytics lead with a master’s in sports science, I’ve tracked global football patterns for over a decade—and what’s unfolding in this World Cup is no fluke. Six South American teams have played eight matches: five wins, three draws, zero losses. This isn’t luck. It’s systemic dominance forged through tactical cohesion, physical conditioning, and cultural resilience. I’ve seen this before—in the playoffs. Now it’s global. And it’s beautiful.