Russia's Ekaterinburg Arena To Add Temporary Stands Outside Stadium During World Cup

World Cup stadiums "come in all shapes and sizes" but the 2018 World Cup "will break new ground with fans at one venue seated outside," according to the London GUARDIAN. Architects working on the Ekaterinburg Arena "have come up with a unique answer to the tricky question:" how do you seat the FIFA-sanctioned minimum of 35,000 spectators when the stadium "has a capacity of many thousands less?" Simply "build a stand outside." The change, which "incorporates extra seating behind both goals," will allow the stadium to host four group games taking pace at the home of Russian Premier League side Ural before being removed after the World Cup is over. The stadium was built in '57 and is one of 12 venues across 11 cities which will be used in the 2018 World Cup (GUARDIAN, 10/4).