Initially, the building was called “Alajuela Stadium” and, since 1949, it has been consolidated as the headquarters of the Alajuela Sports League (LDA). In 1966, the stadium was officially renamed “Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto”, in honor of the team’s legendary idol.
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More than 1,800 matches have already been played in this venue and more than 3,500 goals have been scored. It currently has a hybrid court, made up of 85% natural grass and 15% synthetic grass.
The Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, in Alajuela, will be the scene of the clash between Costa Rica and BrazilCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF
This is the only stadium in Central America that runs entirely on solar energy, completely satisfying its electrical demand through this system. Additionally, it has hosted the World Cup twice, hosting matches from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2014 and 2022.
One of the most curious facts about the stadium is that it has a heart. In 1995, after the death of Alejandro Morera Soto, his heart was extracted and placed in a silver urn, which now rests in a mausoleum located in the eastern sector of the stadium as an eternal symbol of his bond with the institution.
The Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, in Alajuela, will be the scene of the clash between Costa Rica and BrazilCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF
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