Latest Stunning Images of Brazil's 12 World Cup Stadiums
The 2014 World Cup is now less than four months from being a reality. As Brazil finalises preparations to host the biggest sporting event on earth, we take a look at the 12 stadiums that will host the action this summer.
All images taken, with permission, from the Brazilian Federal Government's official World Cup website. Take a tour for yourself right here.
The Mineirao, Belo Horizonte
1 of 12
Capacity: 62,160
Group stage matches: Colombia vs. Greece, Belgium vs. Algeria, Argentina vs. Iran, Costa Rica vs. England
Knockout matches: Winner of Group A vs. Runner-up Group B, Semifinal
National Stadium, Brasilia
2 of 12
Capacity: 71,000
Group stage matches: Switzerland vs. Ecuador, Colombia vs. Ivory Coast, Cameroon vs. Brazil, Portugal vs. Ghana
Knockout matches: Winner Group E vs. Runner-up Group F, Quarterfinal, Third-place playoff
Pantanal Arena, Cuiaba
3 of 12
Capacity: 41,000
Group stage matches: Chile vs. Australia, Russia vs. South Korea, Nigeria vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Japan vs. Colombia
Knockout matches: N/A
Baixada Arena, Curitiba
4 of 12
Capacity: 42,000
Group stage matches: Iran vs. Nigeria, Honduras vs. Ecuador, Australia vs. Spain, Algeria vs. Russia
Knockout matches: N/A
Castelao Arena, Fortaleza
5 of 12
Capacity: 63,903
Group stage matches: Uruguay vs. Costa Rica, Brazil vs. Mexico, Germany vs. Ghana, Greece vs. Ivory Coast
Knockout matches: Winner of Group B vs. Runner-up Group A, Quarterfinal
Amazonia Arena, Manaus
6 of 12
Capacity: 44,500
Group stage matches: England vs. Italy, Cameroon vs. Croatia, USA vs. Portugal, Honduras vs. Switzerland
Knockout matches: N/A
Dunas Arena, Natal
7 of 12
Capacity: 42,000
Group stage matches: Mexico vs. Cameroon, Ghana vs. USA, Japan vs. Greece, Italy vs. Uruguay
Knockout matches: N/A
Beira-Rio Stadium, Porto Alegre
8 of 12
Capacity: 50,000
Group stage matches: France vs. Honduras, Australia vs. Netherlands, South Korea vs. Algeria, Nigeria vs. Argentina
Knockout matches: Winner of Group G vs. Runner-up Group H
Pernambuco Arena, Recife
9 of 12
Capacity: 46,000
Group stage matches: Ivory Coast vs. Japan, Italy vs. Costa Rica, Croatia vs. Mexico, USA vs. Germany
Knockout matches: Winner of Group D vs. Runner-up Group C
Maracana, Rio De Janeiro
10 of 12
Capacity: 78,800
Group stage matches: Argentina vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, Spain vs. Chile, Belgium vs. Russia, Ecuador vs. France
Knockout matches: Winner of Group C vs. Runner-up Group D, Quarter-final, Final
Fonte Nova Arena, Salvador
11 of 12
Capacity: 55,000
Group stage matches: Spain vs. Netherlands, Germany vs. Portugal, Switzerland vs. France, Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Iran
Knockout matches: Winner of Group H vs. Runner-up Group G, Quarter-final
Corinthians Arena, Sao Paulo
12 of 12
Capacity: 68,000
Group stage matches: Brazil vs. Croatia, Uruguay vs. England, Netherlands vs. Chile, South Korea vs. Belgium
Knockout matches: Winner of Group F vs. Runner-up Group E, Semi-final
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