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Fifa World Cup 2014 – 12 Brazilian Cities That Will Host The World Cup by SportsHubng: 2:27pm On Dec 02, 2013
As football fans across the globe anticipate the outcome of 2014 world cup draw which is schedule to hold this week, participating countries will have their fingers crossed hoping to get a favorable draw.
The December 6 event will be held in costa do sauipe in bahia, Brazil.
To set the tone for the event, here are the 12 Brazilian cities that will play host to the copa mundial come 12th June – 13th July 2014.

1 Belo Horizonte

In the south east, it’s known as the food and drink capital. If you enjoy a chilled beer, this is the place to come – there are 12,000 bars, more per capita than anywhere else in the country.
Venue: Estadio Mineirao, capacity 62,547.

2 Brasilia

The modern-day capital of Brazil was planned by architect Oscar Niemeyer in 1956 after it was decided to move the seat of government from Rio de Janeiro to a more central part of the country. The city is laid out in the shape of a plane, which can be seen as you fly in.
Venue: Estadio Nacional, capacity 68,009.

3 Cuiaba

Both the gateway to the Pantanal wetlands and the Amazon jungle and said to be in the exact centre of South America – 1,250 miles from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Venue: Arena Pantanal, capacity 42,968.

4 Curitiba

In the south, it’s hailed as an example of sustainable town planning, boasting more than 30 parks and forests.
Venue: Arena Da Baixada, capacity 41,456.

5 Fortaleza

It’s in the north east with long stretches of sandy beaches and crystal-clear water. It’s also famous for its nightlife with the sound of forro (the local music) spilling out of bars.
Venue: Estadio Castelao, capacity 64,846.

8 Porto Alegre

At the confluence of five rivers in Brazil’s far south and surrounded by countryside, it’s known as Gaucho land, as it’s so close to the borders of Argentina and Uruguay.
Expect plenty of great meat.
Venue: Estadio Beira-Rio, capacity 48,849.

9 Recife

The Venice of Brazil in the north east is criss-crossed by rivers and bridges, boasts fine colonial ­buildings and glorious beaches.
Venue: Arena Pernambuco, capacity 44,248.

10 Rio de Janeiro

The beaches, mountains and the statue of Christ the Redeemer make this quite simply one of the world’s most ­incomparably beautiful cities and a must-visit.
The World Cup final will be....http://sportshubng.com/fifa-world-cup-2014-12-brazilian-cities-will-host-world-cup/

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