World Cup 2014 Stadiums in Brazil Seen from Space (Photos)
Arena Amazônia, Manaus
The Arena Amazônia in Manaus was built in 2014 and seats 42,374 spectators. Image taken May 8, 2014.
Arena da Baixada, Curitiba
The Arena da Baixada in Curitiba was renovated in 1999
Arena das Dunas, Natal
The Arena das Dunas in Natal, renovated in 2014, seats 45,000 spectators. Image taken March 25, 2014.
Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador
The Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador was built in 2013 and seats 48,747 spectators. Image taken March 12, 2013.
Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá
The Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá, built in 1965, seats 43,500 spectators. Image taken April 3, 2014.
Arena Pernambuco, Recife
The Arena Pernambuco in Recife was built in 2013 and seats 46,154 spectators. Image taken January 1, 2014.
Arena Castelão, Fortaleza
The Arena Castelão in Fortaleza was renovated in 2012
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Beira-Rio Stadium, Porto Alegre
The Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre was renovated in 2013
Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro
The Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro was renovated
Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasilia
The Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha in Brasilia was renovated
Mineirão, Belo Horizonte
The Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte was built in 1965
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