2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

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2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil - Venues

  • The 2014 FIFA World Cup is played around twelve cities around Brazil during the just-over-a-month period from 12th June - 13th July, 2014
  • Out of the eighteen shortlisted cities for hosting privileges, Maceio withdrew and Belem, Campo Grande, Florianopolis, Goiania and Rio Branco were rejected
  • As part of the preparations for the cup, five new stadiums are being built, one rebuilt and the remaining renovated
  • Arena de Sao Paulo would host the inaugural match and Estadio de Maracana in Rio would host the tourney finals

Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte

Home to Athletico Mineirao and Cruzerio, the stadium has undergone complete renovation for the cup. Four group games, a round of 16 game and a semi-final is scheduled here

Estadio National de Brasilia, Brasilia

Popularly known as Estadio Naciaonal Mane Garrincha after Brazilian legendary striker, this stadium is proudly rebuilt by the national capital. Scheduled to host four group games, a round of 16 encounter, a quarter-final and the third place playoff

Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba

The Green Stadium of Brazil built specifically for the World Cup based on sustainable approach of recycling and environmental care and can be reduced in size or can be used for exhibitions or fairs and other shows after the cup is over. Cuiaba hosts four group matches

Arena de Baixada, Curitiba

Home ground of Atletico Paranaense, its both one of the oldest as well as the modern stadiums in Brazil. After renovation fot the event, the stadium hosts four group games

Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza

This remodeled stadium which hosts local clubs Ceara and Fortaleza will feature four group games including Brazil's second encounter and also a round of 16, quarte-final matches

Arena Amazonia, Manaus

Built in the city which is at the heart of Amazon rain forest, the newly erected stadium would feature four group games in the 2014 World Cup

Estadio das Dunas, Natal

Built on the area where the previous football stadium, Machadao used to be, Estadio das Dunas, which takes its name from the sand dunes in Natal, will host four first round games

Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre

The home stadium of Internacional, known to fans as The Giant of Beira-Rio for being the largest stadium in southern Brazil, the construction of which was actively participated by the fans themselves, is renovated for the World Cup and will host four group games and a round of 16 encounter

Arena Pernambuco, Recife

A new stadium is built in Recife for the World Cup, which is expected to improve the economy of the deprived area. The stadium hosts four group games and a round of 16 match

Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro

The grandest and historically significant stadium in Rio, which hosted the memorable finale of 1950 edition between Brazil and Uruguay, will be renovated accordingly to host this year's Final again. Once the world's largest stadium, Maracana would host four group games, a round of 16 game and a quarter-final before marking end of the tournament on the 13th of July

Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador

A new stadium built on the site of the old Fonte Nova stadium in the historic first capital of Brazil would feature blockbuster matches during its four first round allocation, including the rematch of last editions final. The stadium also hosts a round of 16 encounter

Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

Locally referred to as Arena Corinthians after the local club in the neighborhood of Itaquera, the stadium is scheduled to host four group games including the opening game of the tourney, a pre-quarters and a semi-final. A new stadium is being built for the World Cup

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