a magazine from atlas copco construction technique – NO. 2 / 2013
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The Maracana Stadium is undergoing renovations for the FIFA Brazil 2014 World Cup. A new roof has been constructed.
The countdown With the World Cup and the Olympic Games fast approaching, Brazil scrambles to provide the necessary infrastructure. Text Michael Miller Photo getty images
To say Brazilians are passionate about sports would be an understatement. Pelé, the only footballer to be a part of three World Cup-winning squads, is a national hero. His countryman Ronaldo, the highest goal scorer in World Cup history, is revered as a football god.
So Brazilian fans have plenty to look forward to, as their country is set to host football’s World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016. The World Cup matches will be held in 12 cities, where construction workers are racing to complete seven new stadiums and refurbish five existing ones. The Olympic Games will be held in 18 existing venues, nine new ones and seven temporary facilities in the Rio de Janeiro area, plus four football venues outside Rio. World Cup preparations, including stadium construction, are expected to cost more than 13 billion U.S. dollars, while the infrastructure budget for the