When was the first cornerstone of Maracanã Stadium laid?
The first cornerstone of Maracanã Stadium was laid on the 2nd of August 1948. This date marked the beginning of a race against time to finish the project before the 1950 FIFA World Cup began.
Questions about Maracanã Stadium
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed and constructed Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro?
Seven architects shared the architectural contract for Maracanã Stadium: Michael Feldman, Waldir Ramos, Raphael Galvão, Oscar Valdetaro, Orlando Azevedo, Pedro Paulo Bernardes Bastos, and Antônio Dias Carneiro. Engineer Humberto Menescal received the construction contract and oversaw the workforce that built the venue.
What happened during the 1950 World Cup final at Maracanã Stadium?
Brazil needed only a draw to win the 1950 World Cup title but lost 2, 1 to Uruguay in the deciding game on the 16th of July 1950. The official attendance reached 199,854 spectators while actual estimates suggest around 210,000 people filled the stands that day.
When did the railing collapse disaster occur at Maracanã Stadium?
A railing collapsed on the 19th of July 1992 during a Flamengo versus Botafogo match at Maracanã Stadium. Three spectators died and fifty others were injured in the tragedy which led authorities to convert the stadium into an all-seater configuration.
Which famous musicians have performed concerts at Maracanã Stadium?
Frank Sinatra performed to 175,000 fans on the 16th of January 1980 and Tina Turner drew over 180,000 people during her Break Every Rule Tour in January 1988. Paul McCartney attracted more than 180,000 fans in April 1990 and returned thirty-three years later on the 16th of December 2023.
How much does it cost to renovate Maracanã Stadium for future events?
Lagardère signed an agreement on the 5th of April 2017 to take over administration and will invest more than five hundred million reais by 2048. Folha de São Paulo reported estimates requiring fifteen million reais for emergency repairs following the 2016 Olympics.