Morumbi Stadium

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/morumbi-stadium

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?São Paulo, Brazil
2. What is the year opened?1960
3. How big is Morumbi Stadium?It is one of the biggest stadiums in South America, with a seating capacity of over 72,000 people. Its concrete bowl and tall stands make it a very large and impressive building.
4. Where is Morumbi Stadium located?The stadium is in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, right in the middle of the city’s busy urban area.

Cantilevered Stands: Seating areas that project outwards without external support, creating a visually striking architectural feature.
Copa Libertadores: The premier annual international club football competition organized by CONMEBOL, contested by top-division South American clubs.
Economic Footprint: The total impact of an organization or event on the economy, including revenue generation and job creation.