Design
A Brief History of Brazil's Most Treasured World Cup Stadium
Estádio do Maracanã, unlike some other stadiums around Brazil, is currently problem-free. But that wasn't always the case.
The Estádio do Maracanã, free from the construction delays in São Paulo and deplorable field conditions in Manaus, is one of the five Brazilian stadiums that was renovated in time for the 2014 World Cup. On Sunday, it hosted its first match of the FIFA tournament, (Argentina defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1), and it'll host the most (seven) matches of any of the 12 stadiums in use, including the championship game.
The last World Cup final at the Maracanã, held in 1950, still haunts Brazilian soccer fans to this day. With 199,854 in attendance and only a draw needed to win the tournament, Brazil's national team lost unexpectedly to Uruguay; an event remembered as the "Maracanazo."