"“...and then there are the white elephants Manet Garinia and Arena de Amazonia expensive underused and symbolic of poor planning. the lesson building stadiums without strong local clubs or long-term planning risks turning billion-dollar dreams into hollow monuments for Brazil the 2014 World Cup gave unforgettable memories. but its stadiums remain a reminder a tournament lasts one month a stadium should last a lifetime.”" "Sześć stadionów po mundialu stoi dziś praktycznie pustych."

Methodology Numerous reports from 2015-2025 consistently indicate that several stadiums built for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil have become 'white elephants' or are significantly underutilized. The most frequently cited include the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha in Brasília (often used as a bus parking lot), Arena da Amazônia in Manaus (high maintenance costs, no top-tier club), Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá (safety issues, closed sections), Arena das Dunas in Natal, and Arena Pernambuco in Recife (low attendance, financial struggles). While some stadiums are well-utilized, a significant number struggle with low attendance, high maintenance costs, or alternative uses, supporting the claim that around six of them are practically empty or severely underused.