We've done some digging through the history books.

According to Pele, chaotic organization and ... month away from the preliminary draw. ”The Maracana is definitely not currently a World Cup stadium and that's why it's closed.

Pele’s famous line ... As hosts of the World Cup, Rio’s Maracana stadium had been refurbished, the scene was set, and the world’s most expectant fans could hardly contain themselves.

In 2017 looters broke into the stadium smashing windows and stealing some items. The Maracanã - which also hosted the 1950 World Cup final - has been used by all of Rio's big four teams, Botafogo ...

Fifteen years later, Fluminense have been handed a huge advantage with the final taking place not only in their home city, but in their home stadium too, the Maracana. However, Rio is expected to ...