What happened to the Maracana stadium?

2, 2017 photo shows Maracana stadium’s dry playing field in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The stadium was renovated for the 2014 World Cup at a cost of about $500 million, and largely abandoned after the Olympics and Paralympics, then hit by vandals who ripped out thousands of seats and stole televisions.

What is the biggest soccer stadium in Brazil?

Maracanã
List of football stadiums in Brazil

How many seats does the Maracanã Stadium have?

78,838
Maracanã/Capacity

Seating 78,838 people, the Maracanã regularly holds matches between Rio de Janeiro’s main soccer clubs: Botafogo, Fluminense, Flamengo, and Vasco da Gama. Used by the Pope to perform masses when visiting Brazil, the multi-purpose stadium also functions as a massive performance arena.

How many times has Brazil lost in Maracana?

Since their devastating defeat to Uruguay in the World Cup in 1950, Brazil have not tasted defeat at the Maracanã in a competitive game, winning 22 and drawing six matches at the stadium. Brazil have also won three trophies at the Maracanã: the Copa América in 1989 and 2019, and the Confederations Cup in 2013.

When was the last time Brazil lost in Maracana?

When was the last time Brazil lost at Maracana?

Uruguay v Brazil was the decisive match of the final stage at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. The match was played at the Maracanã Stadium in the then-Brazilian capital of Rio de Janeiro on 16 July 1950.

Which stadium has most seats?

Rungrado 1st of May Stadium
Capacity of 100,000 or more