2014 World Cup: Safety concerns put halt to work on Curitiba stadium

Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup suffered a setback after immediate suspension of construction at a host venue was ordered by a judge due to safety concerns. According to CNN, the Arena......

PHOTOS: Nigeria held by Iran in World Cup's first draw

Nigeria and Iran delivered the first draw of the World Cup on Monday as they ground out a scrappy 0-0 stalemate in their opening match in Group F in Curitiba. The draw at the Arena da Baixada in......

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Iran and Nigeria laboured to the first stalemate of a scintillating World Cup on Monday with a dismal 0-0 draw that left both sides still chasing their first victory at a finals since......

Iran, Nigeria listless in first draw at Brazil World Cup

Iran and Nigeria laboured to the first stalemate of a scintillating World Cup on Monday with a dismal 0-0 draw that left both sides still chasing their first victory at a finals since......

Brazil's laggard stadium risks missing World Cup deadline

When Brazil chose 12 cities to host the 2014 World Cup, the one stadium everyone thought would be finished on time was the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba. Built in 1999, the arena was the most modern......