Arena da Amazônia (Amazon Arena) is the name of a football stadium in Manaus of Amazonas in Brazil, situated on the former site of the Vivaldao stadium. The stadium has an all-seater capacity of 42,374 and was constructed from 2010 to December 2013. It will host matches of the FIFA World Cup 2014.
England manager Roy Hodgson criticised the location of the stadium saying the extreme heat of Manaus would make it difficult for players. The Manaus mayor later went on to claim that anyone who criticised the stadium or the city would not receive the best welcome. England were later coincidentally drawn to play their opening game against Italy in Manaus.
Amazonia Arena Profile
City: Manaus
Stadium Capacity: 42,374
Resident Club: Nacional FC
Schedule: Four first round ties - 14/06: England-Italy, 18/06: Cameroon-Croatia, 22/06: USA-Portugal, 25/06: Honduras-Switzerland
