The Confederations Cup in Brazil is set to be played in six stadiums, according to FIFA and the organizing country. The host cities for the competition, as revealed on Thursday, are Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Fortaleza, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, and Salvador de Bahia. This marks the first time the tournament will be organized in six cities within the same country.
Additionally, it is noted that, for the first time, half of the FIFA World Cup stadiums will be inaugurated and tested a year before the FIFA World Cup Confederations. José Maria Marin, the president of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 2014 World Cup, provided this information.
Construction work is reportedly ongoing at two sites, specifically the Recife and Salvador stadiums. The opening match is scheduled to take place in Brasilia, and the final will be held in Rio de Janeiro. The semi-finals are set to be played in Belo Horizonte and Fortaleza.
The Confederations Cup is scheduled to begin on the 15th and conclude on the 30th of the same month. This announcement provides key details about the host cities and venues for the tournament, offering a glimpse into the preparations for the event.
