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World Cup 2014 Stadium Guide – Estadio Nacional de Brasilia

By on June 8, 2014

Estadio Nacional de Brasilia

Capacity: 69,432
Matches hosting: June 15th, Group E – Switzerland vs. Ecuador; June 19th, Group C – Colombia vs. Cote D’Ivoire; June 23rd, Group A – Cameroon vs. Brazil; June 26th, Group G – Portugal vs. Ghana, June 30th, Round of 16 match; July 5th, Quarterfinal match; July 12, Third Place match

Brasilia is not only the capital of Brazil, but the Architectural hub of the nation.  From the Cathedral of Brasilia, to the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge, Brasilia is filled with the cream of Brazilian architecture.  And the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia is not outside of place in filling this bill.

Undergoing a $475 million renovation for the World Cup, the stadium was all but demolished in the process, and although construction was plagued by minor delays, the stadium was one of the few finished back early 2012. Surrounded by 288 pillars, the circular structure is eight stories high, and inspired by the work of Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, known for providing the start to modern architecture. Inside, it seats nearly 70,000 fans, making it the second largest stadium in Brazil. Two stands, separated by executive boxes, make up the seating in the oval-shaped venue, topped with a ‘environmentally friendly’ roof. Everything about the stadium is manicured to perfection; even the locker rooms look heavenly.

A Locker Room

The stadium, according to FIFA, will be used to host major cultural events and concerts after the tournament, and during the World Cup this summer, will play host to the likes of Portugal, Colombia, and even the host nation Brazil themselves. It will also host one Round of 16 match, a Quarterfinal, and even the third place match.

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