Manaus

The Amazon Arena or locally called as Arena da Amazonia of Manaus is a newly built stadium for the 2014 tourney, is set to host four group games of the Cup at the heart of Amazon

Manaus, the capital of the northern Brazilian state of Amazonas, has a population of roughly 2 million. The city is located in the middle of Amazon rainforest and is not easily accessible via road. The Negro and Solimoes rivers conjoin at Manaus to form The Amazon River and one of the city's main access is through a boat ride. The city's location makes it popular with wildlife enthusiasts

Notorious for its heat and humidity, the stadium has been equipped with plant screens to control the temperatures inside the ground. The new stadium is built in the shape of a straw basket , for which the region is famous for. Sustainability has been the feature of the construction. The capacity allows 42,000 spectators and the stadium is set to host concerts and shows after the World Cup