The opening round of the Men’s F7 Club World Championship was defined by a flurry of goals, surprises, and outstanding performances. The spotlight went to Bendito, who recorded the biggest win so far: a commanding 14–0 victory over La Masia, demonstrating total offensive dominance. Floripa Sharks also made a strong start, defeating 7 Bogotá 8–2 and then routing La Voz 11–1, signaling their serious title ambitions.
Other teams also impressed with convincing wins. Avaí crushed Tomoshibi 5–1 and later Venezuela 9–2, maintaining a perfect record. Sport Club (MT) overcame Ruby FC (ARG) 12–1 and also beat Tic Tac (Chile) 5–1, establishing themselves as one of the competition’s main contenders. Traditional powerhouse Corinthians opened their campaign with a solid 4–0 win over Baller Tokyo (JAP).
Despite so many lopsided results, there were also tightly contested games. Bagagem and Poli San Francisco (MEX) drew 1–1, while R4 FC and Lazio battled to a thrilling 4–4 tie. With the first round completed, some teams have already taken an early lead in the race for qualification, while others will need to recover in the coming matches. The F7 Club World Championship has started at a high level and promises even more excitement in the days ahead.
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