World Cup 2014: Stunning Images of Brazil's 12
Stadiums
National Mane Garrincha Stadium, Brasilia
Capacity: 76,935
The
National Stadium will play host to seven games during the World
Cup—four group games, a Round of 16 tie, a quarterfinal and the
third-place playoff match.
Named in honor of Brazilian great
Garrincha, the Brasilia venue has a "self-cleaning roof" and collects
rainwater that can be used in the running of the stadium
Estadio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte
Capacity: 62,547
Built in 1965, Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte has been upgraded
for this summer's Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup.
The
venue will host six matches in 2014—four group games, a Round of 16 tie
and a semifinal.
Inside the arena will be two huge screens at
either end, a press area capable of handling 360 journalists, and 58
refreshment stalls.
World Cup 2014 looms larger with the announcement of each
stadium being delivered. This summer's Confederations Cup will put
Brazil in the spotlight and it will stay there through the World Cup and
the Olympics to follow in 2016.
Six World Cup stadiums will be in
use during the Confederations Cup, most notably the legendary Maracanã
in Rio, which has been fully refurbished and will host a second World
Cup final next summer.
Some of the 12 that will be deployed for
the World Cup have been built from scratch; others renovated to be
brought up to modern specifications.
Judging by the images you're
about to see, the full dozen will provide a spectacular backdrop for the
greatest show on earth.
Stadium information from Copa2014.gov.br and FIFA.com. All stadium capacity numbers
from FIFA.com.
National Mane Garrincha Stadium, Brasilia
Capacity: 76,935
Status:
Ready
The National Stadium will play host to seven games
during the World Cup—four group games, a Round of 16 tie, a quarterfinal
and the third-place playoff match.
Named in honor of Brazilian
great Garrincha, the Brasilia venue has a "self-cleaning roof" and
collects rainwater that can be used in the running of the stadium (
Copa2014.gov.br).
Estadio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte
Capacity: 62,547
Status:
Ready
Built in 1965, Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte has been
upgraded for this summer's Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup.
The
venue will host six matches in 2014—four group games, a Round of 16 tie
and a semifinal.
Inside the arena will be two huge screens at
either end, a press area capable of handling 360 journalists, and 58
refreshment stalls.
Pantanal Arena, Cuiaba
Capacity: 42,968
rena Pantanal will see four group games during the World Cup and has
been purpose-built for the tournament, on the site where Estadio Jose
Fragelli once stood (FIFA).
Nicknamed,
"The Big Green," the stadium has been designed with the environment
very much in mind. Much of the materials used will be recycled.
Baixada Arena, Curitiba
Capacity: 40,000
Arena Baixada, which was originally built
in 1914, will host four group games at the 2014 World Cup. The venue is
currently under renovation.
World Cup 2014 looms larger with the announcement of each
stadium being delivered. This summer's Confederations Cup will put
Brazil in the spotlight and it will stay there through the World Cup and
the Olympics to follow in 2016.
Six World Cup stadiums will be in
use during the Confederations Cup, most notably the legendary Maracanã
in Rio, which has been fully refurbished and will host a second World
Cup final next summer.
Some of the 12 that will be deployed for
the World Cup have been built from scratch; others renovated to be
brought up to modern specifications.
Judging by the images you're
about to see, the full dozen will provide a spectacular backdrop for the
greatest show on earth.
Stadium information from Copa2014.gov.br and FIFA.com. All stadium capacity numbers
from FIFA.com.
National Mane Garrincha Stadium, Brasilia
Capacity: 76,935
Status:
Ready
The National Stadium will play host to seven games
during the World Cup—four group games, a Round of 16 tie, a quarterfinal
and the third-place playoff match.
Named in honor of Brazilian
great Garrincha, the Brasilia venue has a "self-cleaning roof" and
collects rainwater that can be used in the running of the stadium (
Copa2014.gov.br).
Estadio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte
Capacity: 62,547
Status:
Ready
Built in 1965, Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte has been
upgraded for this summer's Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup.
The
venue will host six matches in 2014—four group games, a Round of 16 tie
and a semifinal.
Inside the arena will be two huge screens at
either end, a press area capable of handling 360 journalists, and 58
refreshment stalls.
Pantanal Arena, Cuiaba
Capacity: 42,968
Status:
Under construction
Arena Pantanal will see four group games
during the World Cup and has been purpose-built for the tournament, on
the site where Estadio Jose Fragelli once stood (
FIFA).
Nicknamed,
"The Big Green," the stadium has been designed with the environment
very much in mind. Much of the materials used will be recycled.
Baixada Arena, Curitiba
Capacity: 40,000
Status:
Redevelopment ongoing
Arena Baixada, which was originally built
in 1914, will host four group games at the 2014 World Cup. The venue is
currently under renovation.
Castelão Arena, Fortaleza
Capacity: 64,846
The Castelão Arena has been refurbished and is now
surrounded by a large promenade for fans.
A "glass skin" coating
the stadium helps reflect the heat of the sun and keep the venue cool
Amazonia Arena, Manaus
Capacity: 42,377
Arena
Amazonia is being purpose-built for World Cup 2014 and will be the
farthest north of all the venues in Brazil.
The stadium will
welcome four group matches at the tournament and has been designed very
much with the environment in mind—rainwater will be harnessed and plants
used to shade areas from the heat of the sun.
Dunas Arena, Natal
Capacity: 42,086
The sweeping stands of the Dunas Arena are
designed to mimic the sand dunes in the area.
The stadium will
host four group matches during the World Cup and its capacity dropped
after the tournament to serve as a multi-purpose venue for the
community.
Beiro-Rio Stadium, Porto Alegre
Capacity: 50,287
The Beiro-Rio is home to Brazilian
club Internacional and will host five games at World Cup 2014—four group
matches and a last-16 clash.
Once again a theme of sustainability
underpins its planning. The venue's roof is of particular note.
World Cup 2014 looms larger with the announcement of each
stadium being delivered. This summer's Confederations Cup will put
Brazil in the spotlight and it will stay there through the World Cup and
the Olympics to follow in 2016.
Six World Cup stadiums will be in
use during the Confederations Cup, most notably the legendary Maracanã
in Rio, which has been fully refurbished and will host a second World
Cup final next summer.
Some of the 12 that will be deployed for
the World Cup have been built from scratch; others renovated to be
brought up to modern specifications.
Judging by the images you're
about to see, the full dozen will provide a spectacular backdrop for the
greatest show on earth.
Stadium information from Copa2014.gov.br and FIFA.com. All stadium capacity numbers
from FIFA.com.
National Mane Garrincha Stadium, Brasilia
Capacity: 76,935
Status:
Ready
The National Stadium will play host to seven games
during the World Cup—four group games, a Round of 16 tie, a quarterfinal
and the third-place playoff match.
Named in honor of Brazilian
great Garrincha, the Brasilia venue has a "self-cleaning roof" and
collects rainwater that can be used in the running of the stadium (
Copa2014.gov.br).
Estadio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte
Capacity: 62,547
Status:
Ready
Built in 1965, Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte has been
upgraded for this summer's Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup.
The
venue will host six matches in 2014—four group games, a Round of 16 tie
and a semifinal.
Inside the arena will be two huge screens at
either end, a press area capable of handling 360 journalists, and 58
refreshment stalls.
Pantanal Arena, Cuiaba
Capacity: 42,968
Status:
Under construction
Arena Pantanal will see four group games
during the World Cup and has been purpose-built for the tournament, on
the site where Estadio Jose Fragelli once stood (
FIFA).
Nicknamed,
"The Big Green," the stadium has been designed with the environment
very much in mind. Much of the materials used will be recycled.
Baixada Arena, Curitiba
Capacity: 40,000
Status:
Redevelopment ongoing
Arena Baixada, which was originally built
in 1914, will host four group games at the 2014 World Cup. The venue is
currently under renovation.
Castelão Arena, Fortaleza
Capacity: 64,846
Status:
Ready
The Castelão Arena has been refurbished and is now
surrounded by a large promenade for fans.
A "glass skin" coating
the stadium helps reflect the heat of the sun and keep the venue cool (
Copa2014.gov.br).
Amazonia Arena, Manaus
Capacity: 42,377
Status: Under construction
Arena
Amazonia is being purpose-built for World Cup 2014 and will be the
farthest north of all the venues in Brazil.
The stadium will
welcome four group matches at the tournament and has been designed very
much with the environment in mind—rainwater will be harnessed and plants
used to shade areas from the heat of the sun.
Dunas Arena, Natal
Capacity: 42,086
Status:
Under construction
The sweeping stands of the Dunas Arena are
designed to mimic the sand dunes in the area.
The stadium will
host four group matches during the World Cup and its capacity dropped
after the tournament to serve as a multi-purpose venue for the
community.
Beiro-Rio Stadium, Porto Alegre
Capacity: 50,287
Status:
Under renovation
The Beiro-Rio is home to Brazilian
club Internacional and will host five games at World Cup 2014—four group
matches and a last-16 clash.
Once again a theme of sustainability
underpins its planning. The venue's roof is of particular note.
"According
to representatives from the club, the cover is self-cleaning, using the
minimum amount of water possible, as well as reducing heat absorption,"
reads
the
stadium profile at Copa2014.gov.
Pernambuco Arena, Recife
Capacity: 43,921
The Pernambuco in Recife is ready for operation and will be
used during this summer's Confederations Cup. The venue will host four
group matches and a Round of 16 tie at the World Cup next year.
Purpose-built,
the stadium deploys escalators and lifts to access its six levels and
has 102 boxes to enjoy the action beneath in.
Maracanã, Rio De Janeiro
Capacity: 76,395
One of the sport's most iconic stadiums, the Maracanã will
host its second World Cup final when the tournament comes to its finale
in 2014.
It will also host four group games, a Round of 16 tie and
a quarterfinal.
Completely refurbished, the new Maracanã will get
its first capacity crowd for the upcoming friendly between Brazil and
England.
Fonte Nova Arena, Salvador
Capacity: 56,000
Along with the Confederations Cup this summer, Fonte Nova
Arena will host four World Cup group matches, a Round of 16 tie and a
quarterfinal in Salvador.
The stadium was purpose-built but
designed to pay tribute to the venue that used to stand in the same
spot.
Corinthians Arena, Sao Paolo
Capacity: 65,807
Corinthians Arena will host the opening game
of the tournament, featuring the host nation, along with three other
group matches, a Round of 16 tie and a semifinal.
The stadium has
been built for the tournament but will be used by Corinthians at a
reduced capacity after the World Cup.
Courtesy of copa2014.gov.br
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