World Cup 2014 Venues | World Cup 2014 Stadiums - Arena De Sao Paulo, Arena Fonte Nova, Arena Pernambuco, Arena Amazonia, Estadio Beira-Rio, Estadio Castelao, Estadio das Dunas, Estadio do Maracana, Estadio Mineirao, Estadio Nacional, Estadio Arena Pantanal,
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World Cup 2014 Venues
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4. Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista is one of the 3 biggest clubs in Sao Paulo and
the city’s best-supported side. However it was also the only club which did not
own a stadium with the necessary capacity and infrastructure to host games
during the World Cup 2014.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Arena de Sau Paulo
5. Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador
The original capital city of Brazil: Salvador will welcome the World Cup 2014 in
a brand new purpose-built stadium with a seating capacity of over 52,000. The
new arena will host 6 games during the World Cup 2014 and has been
constructed on the site of the Fonte Nova.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Arena Fonte Nova
6. Arena Pernambuco, Recife
The passionate city of Recife, is home to 3 historic Brazilian clubs in the shape
of Nautico, Santa Cruz and Sport. Having already hosted a match during the
World Cup 1950 (Chile’s 5-2 win over the USA at the Ilha do Retiro
stadium), the city has gained a brand-new arena in time to host 5 matches
during the World Cup 2014.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Arena Pernambuco
7. Arena Amazonia, Manaus
Manaus is situated in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the inspiration for
the refurbished stadium, which will be enclosed by a metal structure designed
to resemble a straw basket, a product the region is famous for.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Arena Amazonia
8. Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre
Located on reclaimed land on the banks of the River Guaiba, the Estadio BeiraRio is the home of Internacional, arch-rivals to their Porto Alegre neighbours
Gremio. The venue of many a thrilling city derby and four Copa Libertadores
finals, the stadium will host five games at the World Cup 2014, among them a
Round-of-16 tie.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Estadio Beira-Rio
9. Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza
The Estadio Castelao was built in 1973, officially known as the Estadio
Governador Placido Castelo, is home to the Fortaleza’s two biggest
clubs, Ceara and Fortaleza. The stadium has been entirely renovated to enable
it to host matches at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 and the World
Cup 2014.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Estadio Castelao
10. Arena da Baixada, Curitiba
Since the orginal renovation, completed in June 1999, the historic Estadio
Joaquim Americo – better known as the Arena da Baixada – has been thought
of as one of Brazil’s most modern and well-appointed stadiums.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Arena da Baixada
11. Arena da Baixada, Curitiba
Since the orginal renovation, completed in June 1999, the historic Estadio
Joaquim Americo – better known as the Arena da Baixada – has been thought
of as one of Brazil’s most modern and well-appointed stadiums.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Arena da Baixada
12. Estadio das Dunas, Natal
Located on reclaimed land on the banks of the River Guaiba, the Estadio BeiraRio is the home of Internacional, arch-rivals to their Porto Alegre neighbours
Gremio. The venue of many a thrilling city derby and four Copa Libertadores
finals, the stadium will host five games at the World Cup 2014, among them a
Round-of-16 tie.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Estadio das Dunas
13. Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro
Orginally built for World Cup 1950, the Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho, better
known as the Maracana, provided the venue for the final between the host
nation, Brazil, and Uruguay. Uruguay went on to win this match 2-1 with the
result being considered to be one of the biggest upsets in football history and
a result Brazil will be keen to avoid in 2014.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Estadio do Marcana
14. Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte
Home to former champions Atletico Mineiro and Cruzeiro, Estadio Mineirao is
one of the most historic venues in Brazilian football. The 57,483 venue has
undergone a complete renovation prior to hosting six matches, including one
semi-final, at the World Cup 2014.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Estadio Mineiro
15. Estadio Nacional - Brasilia
The imposing Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha is a reflection of Brasilia grand
architecture, an arena with seating for 68,009 spectators, making it the 2nd
largest of the stadiums hosting matches at the World Cup 2014.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Estadio Nacional
16. Estadio Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba
The Estadio Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba continues the sustainability theme
throughout the World Cup 2014 and this has been key to the construction and
maintenance of the new arena from the project’s beginning.
read more and see what matches are being played at the Estadio Arena
Pantanal