Maracanã Stadium, officially called Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, is one of the most emblematic football stadiums in the world. Located in the Maracanã neighborhood, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, it was opened in 1950 for that year’s World Cup. Since then, Maracanã has been the scene of historic football moments, such as Pelé’s 1,000th goal and the finals of several important competitions, including the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games.
With capacity for 78,838 spectators after several modernization renovations, Maracanã is also used for shows and other cultural events.
