Brazilian forward Ademir Marques de Menezes (center) scores during a 7-1 win over Sweden in the 1950 World Cup at Maracanã stadium, in Rio de Janeiro. The stadium's condition more than six decades ...

If anyone wanted an early taste of what will be one of the pervading storylines of next summer’s World Cup—for hosts Brazil, at least—than they were well served by Friday’s draw in the scenic resort ...

Joao Luiz Albuquerque was 11 years old when he went to the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro for the final game of the 1950 World Cup. Brazil, the hosts and irresistible favourites, were playing Uruguay, ...

Alcides Ghiggia sits alone on a stage. He has bandy legs, his hair is combed back, his eyes are tired, he has a large nose and big ears. His face is wrinkled. He is now 87 years old. He is telling the ...

In just eight days time, the 20th World Cup Finals will kick off at the Arena de São Paulo in Brazil. This is not, however, the first time the South American nation has hosted the beautiful game's ...

The Maracana is the most iconic football stadium in Brazil. It is also the site of one of the most infamous chapters in the nation's sporting history, the 2-1 defeat by Uruguay in the 1950 FIFA World ...

The 2016 Olympics will begin at Estadio do Maracanã — or Maracanã Stadium — with the opening ceremony kicking off on Aug. 5. The stadium is a hub for events in Rio de Janeiro, from sports to massive ...

Maracanã Stadium has been a fixture of the Rio de Janeiro skyline for decades. Opened just in time to play host to Brazil's heartbreak in the 1950 World Cup, it underwent massive renovations to host .