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BRAZIL · MARKETS
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Electricity Use Drops When Brazil Plays at the World Cup, Bank Finds
When Brazil's national team takes the field, the country stops, and so does a chunk of its electricity use. A new bank analysis quantifies
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Bank Safra projects Brazil's World Cup matches will reduce electricity demand 18% during Q2–Q3 2026, as 7pm–9:30pm kickoffs overlap peak demand. Market impact is limited; grid operator ONS maintains stability via contingency procedures, preserving sector fundamentals.
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