The 2026 World Cup final is due to take place on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will rely on thousands of electrical systems working together.
Behind the scenes, power quality monitoring can help operators identify harmonics, voltage disturbances and other hidden electrical issues before they affect operations, reducing the risk of unexpected downtime during one of the world’s most-watched sporting events.
“Fans expect 90 minutes of uninterrupted football but delivering that experience depends on far more than what happens on the pitch,” explained John Mitchell, global sales & marketing director at CP Automation. “Reliable power quality is essential for everything from floodlights and scoreboards to broadcasting systems and stadium security. Our new infographic uses the upcoming World Cup final to demonstrate just how important power quality is in keeping critical facilities operating smoothly.”
The infographic explores how a stable electrical supply supports floodlights, LED displays, public address systems and live broadcasting equipment throughout the match. It also visualises how good power quality helps stadiums manage growing electrical demand from hospitality areas, EV charging infrastructure, media centres, control rooms and security systems.
While the World Cup provides a high-profile example, the same power quality challenges affect industrial facilities every day. Harmonics, voltage disturbances and poor power quality can reduce efficiency and damage equipment, leading to costly downtime if left unmanaged,
“The same principles that will keep this magnificent sporting event running also apply across critical sites, such as manufacturing plants, wastewater treatment facilities and other industrial operations,” added Mitchell. “Whether it’s a football stadium or something else entirely, investing in power quality helps improve reliability and efficiency.”
You can download the new infographic – Powering the beautiful game – by clicking here.
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