The Dutch delegation surrenders to Corinthians Arena: The new temple of world football

After the 2014 FIFA World Cup' final draw, the 32 qualified National teams met their opponents of the Group matches, the dates, time and place. The Corinthians Arena, which is one of the stadiums that will host the tournament, started to receive the visit of teams that will play there. 

 

On last Saturday (7th), despite receiving the English National team´s representatives, the Corinthians Arena received the Dutch National team´s representatives as well. The visit was followed by Sport Club Corinthians' staffs, Odebrecht Infrastructure, the Local Organising Committee, Hans Jorritsma, team manager of the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), and Helen Scott, travel manager of KNVB. They met the stadium where Netherlands will face Chile on June 23rd, at 13h (Brasília time), in the Group B.

 

“I was impressed with the stadium and its infrastructure. It is beautiful and I am sure that it will be the new temple of world football”, Hans Jorritsma said.

 

Despite the duel between Netherlands and Chile, the Corinthians Arena will also host other three matches of the first phase, one of the Round of 16 and one semifinal. Check out the list of matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup that will be played at Timão's new stadium:

 

June 12th, 2014 – Brazil vs Croatia  17h – Group A

 

June 19th, 2014 - Uruguay vs England 16h – Group D

 

June 23rd, 2014 - Netherlands vs Chile – 13h – Group B

 

June 26th, 2014 - South Korea vs Belgium - 17h – Group H

 

July 1st, 2014 – Round of 16 (Group F first place vc Group E second place) – 13h

 

July 9th, 2014 - Semifinal – 17h