Soccer

Estádio Beira-Rio. The home of Internacional—one of the two major Porto Alegre futebol (soccer) clubs—Estádio Beira-Rio was chosen to host the city's 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer games, and underwent a major renovation, including a new roof, made with color-changing PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene). The seating capacity was expanded to roughly 50,000. A one-hour tour of the stadium can be arranged. Av. Padre Cacique 891, Praia de Belas, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90810-240. 051/3230–4600; 051/3230–4526.