Five weeks before the start of the Football World Cup, there is concerning news for the organizers of this global event.
Despite assurances from the governor, Silval Barbosa, that the work would be completed on time, the local government has now confirmed that the Arena Pantanal, the venue scheduled to host four matches of the 2014 World Cup in Cuiaba, will not be ready on time.
Reports from O Globo indicate that not all the seats in the stadium can be installed by May 21, the deadline for the official handover of installations to FIFA, which manages them for the duration of the tournament.
This delay is particularly concerning as the first match scheduled at the venue, Chile vs. Australia, is set to take place on June 13. The situation is compounded by similar delays in the delivery of stadiums in Curitiba and Sao Paulo.
These developments raise serious questions about the readiness and organization of the World Cup, highlighting the challenges faced by organizers in meeting deadlines and ensuring the smooth execution of the event.
