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Proton VPN adds 89 new servers in Brazil after Caze TV World Cup streams flood its network
Proton VPN has rapidly reinforced its network to prevent lag
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Proton VPN added 89 new Brazilian servers to combat network congestion
This follows intense World Cup streaming traffic that flooded its servers
Football fans globally are using VPNs to watch matches on Caze TV
Proton VPN has been forced to drastically expand its South American infrastructure, deploying 89 new servers in Brazil over a single week to combat massive network congestion caused by 2026 World Cup streaming.
The Swiss-based privacy provider confirmed the rapid rollout after its existing Brazilian servers struggled under the immense weight of international fans bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the tournament. The massive influx of traffic specifically spiked during the Brazilian national team's matches, grinding connections to a halt for some users.
According to Proton VPN, the culprit is the immense popularity of Caze TV, a Brazilian You Tube channel showing the entire tournament for free. Savvy football fans are utilizing the best VPN services to route their internet traffic through Brazil, unlocking the geo-blocked broadcast.
The sudden demand forced the company’s engineering team to take drastic action ahead of the heavily anticipated Brazil vs. Norway fixture, working overnight to ensure their network could handle the load.
The sheer scale of the server upgrade highlights just how much bandwidth live 4K streaming demands.
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General Manager at Proton VPN, David Peterson, confirmed the emergency rollout in a post on X (translated from Portuguese): "Fans, you can rest easy: the Proton VPN infrastructure team pulled an all-nighter reinforcing servers in Brazil. That's +59, on top of the 30 already added this week."
Every time Brazil play, our 🇧🇷 servers get flooded. We assume Brazilians abroad are connecting to our Brazil servers to watch the World Cup for free on the CazéTV You Tube channel. We've added a bunch more servers to help with that. Please don't break these too. https://t.co/7nt WPEAUHVJuly 5, 2026
Every time Brazil play, our 🇧🇷 servers get flooded. We assume Brazilians abroad are connecting to our Brazil servers to watch the World Cup for free on the CazéTV You Tube channel. We've added a bunch more servers to help with that. Please don't break these too. https://t.co/7nt WPEAUHVJuly 5, 2026
Peterson assured users that the network was now ready, adding: "To watch Brazil vs. Norway today via Proton VPN, just connect and cheer."
The official Proton VPN account also took to X to address the unprecedented traffic surges directly.
"Every time Brazil plays, our 🇧🇷 servers get flooded," the company stated. "We assume Brazilians abroad are connecting to our Brazil servers to watch the World Cup for free on the CazéTV You Tube channel. We've added a bunch more servers to help with that. Please don't break these too."
If you are already using a VPN to tune in to the World Cup, Proton VPN’s swift infrastructure upgrade is excellent news.
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For those who want to try the workaround themselves, the setup process remains incredibly simple. You can read our full guide on how to watch Caze TV from outside Brazil with a VPN for step-by-step instructions.
Just remember that streaming 4K video requires strong, consistent speeds. Furthermore, most free VPN plans restrict access to South American servers, so you will likely need a premium subscription to reliably grab a virtual seat in the stadium.
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Rene Millman is a seasoned technology journalist whose work has appeared in The Guardian, the Financial Times, Computer Weekly, and IT Pro. With over two decades of experience as a reporter and editor, he specializes in making complex topics like cybersecurity, VPNs, and enterprise software accessible and engaging.
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