Gallery: Explore Every 2014 World Cup Stadium With Google Street View
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The renovated Arena da Baixada in Paraná is the built over the remains of a stadium that was built in 1914.
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Minus tickle of the grass the roar of 60,000 fans, it feels just like you're lying on your back after a game-winning goal Estádio Nacional de Brasília Mané Garrincha.
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In 1980, 120,000 people came to see Pope John Paul II speak at Arena Castelão. Because of all those pesky soccer players taking up the field, only 63,000 will be able to pack in for World Cup matches.
Illustration: Google04Biererio
Sitting in the stands of Estádio Beira-Rio, you'll feel like you're watching the game from the inside of a bright, red tulip.
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The Amazonian city of Manaus hopes that the renovated Arena da Amazônia will be a long term help to its economy.
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On June 16 at Estádio das Dunas, the US will play it's first 2014 World Cup match against Ghana. Ghana has been responsible for the US's last two ousters from the competition.
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Arena Fonte Nova can hold 55,000 people, and it looks like it was modeled after Jabba the Hutt's hover barge.
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With a capacity of 73,000, Estádio do Maracanã is the largest in South America.
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Amazingly, this screen capture of the massive Mineirão stadium is taken from midfield.
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Arena Pantanal looks huge, but will only be able to hold around 40,000 spectators
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Arena Pernambuco will be partially powered by solar energy.
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On June 12, Brazil will play Croatia at the privately-owned Arena Corinthians in São Paulo for the opening match of the World Cup.
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