Arena Fonte Nova

Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, is a modern stadium built for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and a host for United States and Belgium national team matches. The stadium sits in Brazil's Afro-Brazilian cultural capital, and when international football comes to Salvador, the crowd brings Bahia's music, color, and passion to every match. The design incorporates local architectural elements, and the atmosphere reflects a city that treats football as cultural expression. For the USMNT and other visiting teams, Salvador is one of the most vibrant stops on the international calendar.

Arena Fonte Nova opened in 2013 for the 2014 World Cup, replacing the older Estádio Fonte Nova on the same site. It hosted six World Cup matches, including Spain's shock loss to the Netherlands in the group stage. The stadium has hosted Brazil's national team, Copa América matches, and international friendlies featuring the United States and Belgium. Salvador's Carnival culture spills into the stands, making every match a festival.