Maracanã Stadium Rio de Janeiro
HOST CITIES AND STADIUMS Belo Horizonte: Estadio Mineirao Home to Atletico Mineiro and Cruzeiro, Estadio Mineirao is one of the most historic venues in Brazilian football. The 57,483 capacity venue has undergone a complete overhaul prior to hosting six matches at the 2014 World Cup, including one semi-final. The refurbishment project has included the lowering of the pitch surface and improving stadium accessibility, among other issues, with sustainability principles at the core of all work carried out. Located in the Pampulha neighbourhood of Belo Horizonte, the stadium belongs to the Minas Gerais state government. Brasilia: Estadio Nacional There aren’t many Brazilian cities that can match the capital Brasilia when it comes to architecture, and the Estadio Nacional is a true reflection of that. An arena seating 68,009, it will be the second largest of the stadiums hosting matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The stadium has been all but demolished in order to boast a new façade, metal roof and stands, in addition to a lowered pitch which allows for unobstructed views from every seat. Furthermore, it is an environmentally friendly construction project, consolidating Brasilia’s status as a world
leader in sustainable urban planning. The Estadio Nacional hosted the Opening Match at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 and will host seven games at the 2014 World Cup, one of them being the quarter-final tie. Following the world finals, the arena will be used to host concerts and major cultural events. Cuiaba: Arena Pantanal Built especially for Brazil 2014, the Arena Pantanal boasts a capacity of 42,968 and will host four World Cup matches. The multi-purpose stadium will have an adaptable structure, which can be reduced in size once Brazil 2014 is over. Sustainability has been the central theme of the construction and maintenance of this new arena, with the wood used in the construction coming from certified sources and the waste and rubbish produced being recycled. The site’s air and soil quality is also constantly monitored. Curitiba: Arena da Baixada Ever since renovation works were completed back in June 1999, the Arena da Baixada has been considered one of Brazil’s most modern and best-appointed stadiums.
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