The document summarizes the 12 stadiums that will host matches during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. It provides the location and key details about each stadium, such as whether it is new, renovated, or historic. The stadiums are located across Brazil and range from being the oldest stadium selected to host matches to newly constructed ones built for the World Cup with sustainable materials.
2. Being stated as the
unchallenged host for the
FIFA Tournament in 2007,
Brazil has once again been
selected to be the venue
for the FIFA World Cup
2014! The matches of FIFA
World Cup 2014 in Brazil
will be played among 12
prominent stadiums across
the country. Brazil is all set
to host the excitement and
madness of FIFA 2014
Introduction-
3. Arena De Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The opening match of FIFA 2014, Brazil will be held in
this brand new stadium. Long back in 1978, the
Corinthians were granted permission to build a
stadium for themselves.
4. Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte
This, historic stadium in Belo Horizonte is listed
among the national monuments in Brazil was first
opened in 1965 and renovated and reopened in 2013.
5. Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza
Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza was recently renovated
and was declared to be the first venue to be ready for
FIFAWorld Cup 2014. Located in the city of beaches
on the north east coast of Brazil, this stadium has the
capacity of around 64,846 seats.
6. Estadio Do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
This iconic stadium, that first came into being in 1950,
was renovated and completed right in time for the
ConfederationsCup in June 2013. Like the Arena De
Sao Paulo, this too is situated on the Atlantic Coast
and is closer to theTropic of Capricorn.
7. Estadio Nacional, Brasilia
This stadium at Brasilia, was Opened in the year 1974,
after which it was renovated and reopened in May 2013.
This stadium is located in the capital of Brazil in the
central highlands. Built with the capacity of 68,009
seats, it is approximately 724 miles away from Rio.
8. Arena Pernambuca, Recife
This brand new stadium was recently built and opened
in May 2013 in the outskirts of Recife.The enormous
structure that has the capacity of 44, 248 seats is
constructed in an economically deprived area and said
to be a catalyst for local regeneration.
9. Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador
This Stadium is a reconstruction of a demolished
stadium that was first opened in 1951. 92% of the
debris of the old structure were reused in
constructing the brand new stadium that reopened
in April 2013.
10. Estadio Pantanal, Cuiaba
This stadium was constructed to complement the
biodiversity of Patanal. It was constructed using
certified wood and recycled construction material.
11. Estadio Da Baixada, Curitiba
Originally constructed in 1914 can be said to be
the oldest stadiums among the venues selected
this year. It is now reconstructed with extra
rows of seats added on two sides.
12. Estadio Amazonia, Manaus
This stadium is rebuilt with an elaborate steel structure that is
imported from the Portugal. Situated in Manaus, the capital of
Amazonas, it is the furthest north among all the venues for the
football world cup in Brazil.The distance between this stadium
and Rio is 2,659 miles. And it is near to Ecuador, so you can
also travel to Galapagos islands.
13. Estadio Das Dunas, Natal
The Estadio Das Dunas is a new stadium that has
been constructed in a place where the Machadao
Stadium once existed and was later demolished in
2011
14. Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre
This is the largest stadium situated in the south of
Brazil and was first constructed in the year 1969. It
has now been renovated by adding a roof to it. It is
situated in the farthest south among all the host cities
of FIFA World Cup 2014.