FIFA World Cup 2014: Playing fields are ready to welcome best
Estádio Nacional de Brasília Mané Garrincha will host 7 games of World Cup in Brazil and becomes the venue with most number of the matches. Oscar Niemeyer's, who is known for his role in designing Brasilia city, work has inspired the construction of- With the capacity to host 64,000 at a given point of time, the Mineirão stadium will have 6 games including one semi-final. The Belo Horizonte venue was first built in 1965 and was redeveloped as Brazil won the bid to host the World Cup.
- Rio de Janeiro's Estadio Do Maracana will host a grand final of the World Cup 2014. Built in 1950, Maracanã successfully completed its renovation in 2013 and will witness an inflow of around 78,000 fans.
- Arena das Dunas is one of the most prettiest stadium that will host four group stage matches of the World Cup. The venue replaced old Machadão stadium and this 'exclusively made for the World Cup' stadium can now welcome around 43,000 fans.
- Estádio Beira-Rio was opened in 1969 and home for Sport Club Internacional. Fondly called as O Gigante, the Porto Alegre venue was renovated for World Cup keeping in mind the FIFA guidelines for stadiums. The refurbished stadium will be hosting 5
- The homeground of Clube Náutico Capibaribe, Arena Pernambuco was opened in 2013. The Recife venue will be hosting four group games and a round of 16 game. The venue can accommodate 46,000 spectators.
- Arena Pantanal is built keeping in mind the 2014 FIFA World Cup. While the stadium's location is little odd for many, the fan friendly stadium can welcome approximately 41,300 fans. The stadium is going to host four group stage matches with Russia
- Arena Fonte Nova iwill host 6 games including a round-of-16 match and a quarterfinal. The stadium replaced the old Estádio Fonte Nova and reached its completion in 2013. This Salvador venue holds the capacity to host around 53,000 people.
- Arena São-Paulo will host the opening game of World Cup wherein the hosts Brazil face Croatia. The São-Paulo stadium can accommodate approximately 68,000 fans. This stadium is also known as Arena Corinthians and Arena de Itaquera.
- Built in 1990, Arena-da-Baixada underwent a renovation that began in 2011. The stadium was considered modern when it was built. But to meet FIFA's requirements as a World Cup venue, the Curitiba venue got a makeover and is now ready to welcome
- The Manaus venue is home for Nacional Futebol Clube known as National FC. The Arena-da-Amazônia will host four group matches with England vs Italy being the most high-profile game. The venue can accommodate around 44,500 fans.
- Arena-Castelão which will host 6 games in World Cup including a quarter-final has the capacity to accommodate 63,000 for one match. The stadium in Fortaleza was built in 1973 and was formally reopened following its makeover for the World Cup in 2012.
Estádio Nacional de Brasília Mané Garrincha will host 7 games of World Cup in Brazil and becomes the venue with most number of the matches. Oscar Niemeyer's, who is known for his role in designing Brasilia city, work has inspired the construction of
FIFA World Cup 2014: Playing fields are ready to welcome best
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