Mineirao stadium
Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte

Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte

Kouami Sessou . Posted in World Cup No Comments

Mineirão officially Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Governor Magalhães Pinto Stadium) , is the largest football stadium in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.It served as a venue in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.

In addition, it will also host some matches of the football tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Estadio Mineirao Belo Horizonte

FIFA calls the stadium one of the most historic venues in Brazilian football, which is the home of clubs Atletico Mineiro and Cruzeiro. The stadium underwent a complete overhaul prior to the World Cup.

Fixtures:

  • Colombia vs. Greece, June 14 (Group C)
  • Belgium vs. Algeria, June 17 (Group H)
  • Argentina vs. Iran, June 21 (Group F)
  • Costa Rica vs. England, June 24 (Group D)
  • Round of 16, June 28
  • Semifinal, July 8

Address: Avenida Antônio Abrahão Caram, 1001 – São José (Pampulha), Belo Horizonte – MG, 31275-000, Brazil
Year constructed:1965
Overall capacity:58259
Cost: 666 million reals ($287 million) spent on reconstruction

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