Rio de Janeiro, Nov 14 (IANS): Brazil's Itaquerao World Cup Stadium has been completed 94 percent, easing fears the venue could miss the December construction deadline set by world football's governing body FIFA.
Odebrecht, who's responsible for the project, told local newspaper Folha de S. Paulo that the roof's steel structure has already been mounted and the pitch laid.
About 1,500 employees are currently working around the clock to ensure the stadium work is finished on time.
The Itaquerao - also known as Arena de Sao Paulo and Arena Corinthians - will hold 68,000 fans during the World Cup. It will stage six matches, including the opener on June 12 featuring Brazil and an undetermined opponent.