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What is the capacity of the Maracanã?
After renovations for the 2014 World Cup, the Maracanã's capacity is approximately 78,000 seated spectators. The stadium's all-time attendance record of roughly 173,850 was set at the 1950 World Cup final, before modern safety regulations reduced maximum capacity.
What was the "Maracanazo"?
The Maracanazo refers to Brazil's 2-1 defeat by Uruguay in the decisive final-round match of the 1950 FIFA World Cup at the Maracanã. Brazil needed only a draw to win the tournament, and the loss was treated as a national tragedy, with Uruguay's Alcides Ghiggia scoring the winning goal.
What events besides football have been held at the Maracanã?
The Maracanã hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, as well as the Olympic football finals. The stadium has also hosted major concerts by artists including Paul McCartney, Madonna, and the Rolling Stones.
What is the Maracanã's official name?
The stadium's official name is Estádio Mário Filho, honoring the Brazilian journalist who was instrumental in building the venue for the 1950 World Cup. It is universally known as the Maracanã, after the small Maracanã River that flows near the site in Rio de Janeiro.
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