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Every time the Argentine national team takes to the field, the streets empty, activity slows down, and even electricity consumption drops. Today, in the final against Spain, authorities expect the same phenomenon to repeat itself.
Few things can paralyze a country like football, and Argentina is the best example. Whenever the Albiceleste play, the streets empty, the pace of life slows down, and millions of fans gather in front of the television to watch the game.
This phenomenon goes beyond sporting passion and is also reflected in the country's energy network. During the matches of the national team led by Lionel Scaloni, energy companies have recorded a significant drop in electricity consumption.
Drop of up to 9%
According to Cammesa, the company that manages the electricity market in Argentina, during the match against Egypt, energy demand fell by 9%.
In concrete figures, on July 7, consumption decreased by about 1,700 megawatts.
This is not an isolated incident. The same phenomenon was also observed during group stage matches, as well as at the World Cup in Qatar, where Argentina won its third world title.
"W" shaped curve
Experts have noticed a very clear pattern.
Energy consumption drops sharply once the match starts, increases during the break between halves, when people get up to use electrical appliances or prepare food and drinks, and then drops again during the second half. After the match ends, demand immediately returns to normal levels.
For this reason, the consumption graph takes on the characteristic shape of the letter "W", indicating that millions of Argentines are simultaneously changing their daily habits.
This does not mean that less energy is used for televisions. On the contrary, the reduction comes because many other household activities and the use of electrical appliances are interrupted during the match.
For this reason, grid operators constantly monitor energy demand in order to adapt production and guarantee system stability.
The final that is expected to "stop" Argentina again
Today Argentina has another encounter with history. The "Albiceleste" will face Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, aiming to win their fourth world title.
The final will bring two generations of football together: Lionel Messi, the symbol of an era, and Lamine Yamali, the young talent considered one of the stars of the future.
In addition to the sporting interest, the challenge will also be a test for Argentina's energy system. If the trend of recent years is repeated, energy consumption is expected to drop significantly during the match, increase during the break between halves and return to normal levels after the referee's final whistle.
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