Arena Pantanal is a

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. Completed on 26 April 2014, it is used mostly for

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and hosted four group stage matches during the

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. During the World Cup, the arena had a capacity of 41,390, and currently can seat 44,003 spectators. Prior to its use for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the venue received much criticism. It suffered a fire in October 2013, due to

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insulation panels catching alight. Although nobody was injured, the fire came within 24 hours of the state governor of

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warning that it may not be finished for the World Cup. On the day of its opening, on 24 April 2014, 5,000 seats were still to be installed in the stadium. Next to the football stadium is the

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2014 FIFA World Cup

2021 Copa América

Arena Pantanal was one of the five venues to host matches of the

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'' * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110706152009/http://www.copanopantanal.com.br/?p=noticia&id_noticia=4132 Cuiabá já no clima de preparativos para o Mundial 2014 (Cuiabá already in the mood to prepare for the 2014 World Cup)]
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