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Another World Cup venue ready but problems persist

By Tales Azzoni
Published January 22, 2014 11:46pm ET
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Another World Cup venue ready but problems persist
In this photo released by Portal da Copa, workers install seats at the Arena da Baixada stadium in Curitiba, Brazil, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke is giving Brazilian organizers only a few more weeks to show that the stadium in Curitiba will be ready in time for the World Cup. Most of the delay at the venue, which was about 90 percent completed, was blamed on difficulties getting the needed funding for the construction. The stadium is being built mainly by local club Atletico Paranaense. (AP Photo/Portal da Copa, Paulino Menezes) | Paulino Menezes

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian organizers have completed another World Cup stadium. Yet there was little reason to celebrate Wednesday amid doubts about when or even if the remaining five venues will be ready in time for football’s showcase tournament in June.

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