In preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia faced several challenges in meeting FIFA’s strict stadium requirements. One of the most notable cases was the Ekaterinburg Arena, located in the city of Yekaterinburg. Originally built in 1957, the stadium underwent major renovations to comply with FIFA standards. However, it still fell short of the required minimum seating capacity of 35,000 for World Cup matches.
To resolve this, Russian organizers implemented a bold and unconventional solution: they added approximately 12,000 temporary seats.
Rather than expanding within the existing structure, these seats were constructed outside the stadium, supported by towering metal scaffolding that extended beyond the arena walls. The striking and precarious-looking design made headlines around the world.
Despite concerns about safety and visibility, FIFA approved the setup after conducting thorough inspections. During the tournament, the Ekaterinburg Arena successfully hosted four group-stage matches without any major issues related to the temporary seating. After the World Cup concluded, the additional seats were dismantled, and the stadium was restored to a smaller capacity suitable for domestic football.
#FIFAWorldCup #engineeringmarvel #russia https://www.facebook.com/share/p/162b4DC2Wf/ In preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia faced several challenges in meeting FIFA’s strict stadium requirements. One of the most notable cases was the Ekaterinburg Arena, located in the city of Yekaterinburg. Originally built in 1957, the stadium underwent major renovations to comply with FIFA standards. However, it still fell short of the required minimum seating capacity of 35,000 for World Cup matches.
To resolve this, Russian organizers implemented a bold and unconventional solution: they added approximately 12,000 temporary seats.
Rather than expanding within the existing structure, these seats were constructed outside the stadium, supported by towering metal scaffolding that extended beyond the arena walls. The striking and precarious-looking design made headlines around the world.
Despite concerns about safety and visibility, FIFA approved the setup after conducting thorough inspections. During the tournament, the Ekaterinburg Arena successfully hosted four group-stage matches without any major issues related to the temporary seating. After the World Cup concluded, the additional seats were dismantled, and the stadium was restored to a smaller capacity suitable for domestic football.
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