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Maracanã Stadium
Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
About Maracanã Stadium
Estádio do Maracanã, officially known as Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, is an association football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the Maracanã neighborhood, it is owned by the Rio de Janeiro state government and managed by the clubs Flamengo and Fluminense. It is part of a complex that includes an arena known by the name of Maracanãzinho, which is mostly used for volleyball events. The stadium was opened in 1950 to host the FIFA World Cup, in which Brazil was beaten 2–1 by Uruguay in the deciding game, in front of a still standing record attendance of 173,850 spectators, on 16 July 1950.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: May
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Maracanã Stadium
Where is Maracanã Stadium?
Maracanã Stadium is in Brazil. The nearest city is Rio de Janeiro, about 5 km away.
When is the best time to visit Maracanã Stadium?
The most comfortable months to visit Maracanã Stadium are May: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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