Brazil 's preparations for the 2014 World Cup suffered a setback Wednesday after a judge asked for the immediate suspension of construction at a host venue for the prestigious soccer tournament due to safety concerns . The Arena de Baixada , also known as Estadio Joaquim Américo Guimarães , is in the city of Curitiba . The stadium is scheduled to host four group stage matches next June . But Judge Lorena Colnago has suspended all work on the arena after declaring that workers were at serious risk of being injured . An inspection will be held before work can resume after the judge stated that workers were in danger of `` being buried , run over , falling from heights and being hit by material , among other serious risks . '' According to the Labor Court 's press officer , Marcos Piso , the papers to suspend construction will be received by the venue 's construction company CAP/SA Thursday . A meeting between the building firm and court inspectors has been scheduled for Friday to broker a deal and move the project forward . The stadium , which is owned by the Atletico Paranaense club , already had its original plans curtailed when the installation of a retractable roof was postponed until after the tournament . That decision followed a visit from FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke , who had declared that all stadiums would have to be ready by December . In August , Brazil 's sports minister Aldo Rebelo relayed concerns over delays at five stadiums being built for next year 's June 12-July 13 tournament . The opening game of the 2014 World Cup will be played in Sao Paulo , with the final set to take place at the world famous Maracana in Rio de Janeiro -- which reopened this year after lengthy renovations .
Brazilian judge stops work on World Cup stadium in Curitiba . Judge states workers in dangers of ` ` being buried '' and ` ` other serious injuries '' are to be held Friday to see when work can be restarted . World Cup starts on June 30 next year .