São Paulo traffic exceeds 1,000 km on eve of national team match

The São Paulo capital recorded 1,089 km of slow traffic at 7:20 p.m. on Friday (19), shortly before the Brazilian national team’s match against Haiti in the 2026 World Cup.

Data from the Traffic Engineering Company (CET) showed congestion concentrated mainly in the south zone, with 291 km of slow traffic, followed by the east zone (276 km) and west zone (246 km).

The index rose throughout the afternoon and reached peaks above 1,000 km, with the highest recorded at 6:30 p.m. at 1,154 km. In the morning, traffic was lighter, with only 285 km of slow traffic at 7:30 a.m.

The national team match, coached by Carlos Ancelotti, was scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Brazil faces Scotland next Wednesday (24) at 7 p.m.

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Security personnel and barriers outside Estadio Banorte for Mexico vs Portugal match, with fans arriving by public transport.
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Authorities deploy security measures for Mexico vs Portugal at Estadio Banorte

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Mexico City's Instituto de Verificación Administrativa (INVEA) and Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC) have launched special operations for today's March 28 Mexico vs Portugal match at Estadio Banorte, banning alcohol sales on public roads and offering no parking. Government head Clara Brugada called the game a 'preview for the World Cup.' Over 10,000 agents will secure the event with safety perimeters and prioritized public transport.

São Paulo hit its highest traffic congestion of the year on Friday. The traffic authority recorded 1,348 km of slow traffic at 6 p.m.

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On the night of April 30, 2026, São Paulo's state highways accumulated 634.7 km of simultaneous slowdowns, according to Artesp data from Waze. The capital hit a peak of 1,231 km of congestion at 5:30 p.m., dropping to 718 km around 7 p.m. Heavy traffic was driven by the exodus for the extended Labor Day holiday on May 1.

The second day of Virada Cultural 2026 on Sunday (24/5) drew large crowds to various stages in the São Paulo capital, with performances by Marina Sena, Seu Jorge and Thiaguinho marked by delays and rain.

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Mexico City's head of government, Clara Brugada, proposed suspending classes and promoting home office on days of 2026 World Cup matches at Estadio Banorte to reduce traffic. The initiative seeks coordination with the SEP and business sector, similar to COVID-19 pandemic measures. Agreements are awaited to avoid road congestion.

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