What is el.maracana?

El Maracanã is a stadium located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was opened in 1950 for the FIFA World Cup and has since hosted several major sporting events, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. The stadium can seat up to 78,838 people and is the largest stadium in Brazil. It is home to the football teams Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, and Vasco da Gama. The name "Maracanã" comes from the river that flows near the stadium. It is considered one of the most iconic stadiums in the world.