The first ever 32 team edition of the FIFA Club World Cup was expected to serve as the perfect “thermometer” to assess the global state of football. While many anticipated clear European dominance, the tournament has revealed a much narrower gap between continents than expected.

In one of the most anticipated matchups of the group stage, the champs of South America delivered a big-time statement

Paris Saint-Germain was stunned by Copa Libertadores winners Botafogo 1-0 in their second Club Wolrd Cup game, thanks to a goal from Igor Jesus. It was their first defeat in their last six outings as some key players were rested at the start of the game.