Explore the Iconic Maracanã Stadium
This is one of the world’s largest football stadiums.
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History of Maracanã Stadium
Construction of the stadium began in 1948 and the first match was in 1950 with Rio de Janeiro playing Sao Paulo. Unfortunately, Rio de Janeiro lost to Sao Paulo by 3 to 1. The 1950 World Cup was held here, and Brazil lost 2-1 to Uruguay. Brazil has called this match the Maracanazo, and it is still fresh in the locals' minds.
Post World Cup
After the World Cup, the stadium was used for football club matches. It has also hosted local football cup finals. The stadium was christened a national landmark in 1998. In 2000, the stadium was renovated to increase capacity to 103,000. It was reopened in 2007 with a seating capacity of 82,238.
In 2027, during the Carnival season, the Maracanã will be a vibrant hub not only for soccer matches but for experiencing the pulsating celebrations in Rio de Janeiro. Don't miss your chance to be part of history at this iconic stadium.
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