About Maracanã
The Maracanã, officially named Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, is a football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The stadium is part of a complex that includes an arena known as the Maracanãzinho. Owned by the Rio de Janeiro state government, it is usually operated by the clubs Flamengo and Fluminense.
Opened in 1950 to host the FIFA World Cup, in which Brazil was beaten 2–1 by Uruguay in the deciding game (the "Maracanazo"), before a world record attendance of 199,854. It was renovated for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. The current capacity is 78,838, making it the largest stadium in Brazil.
The stadium is considered "Temple of Football" in Brazil. The sheer scale of the bowl layout provides impressive views. It has hosted two World Cup finals (1950 and 2014). The atmosphere during the "Fla-Flu" derby is one of the most intense and colorful in world football.
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