Maracanã Stadium is a major association football venue in Rio de Janeiro with a current capacity of 73,139, owned by the Rio de Janeiro state government and managed by clubs Flamengo and Fluminense. Visitors attend football matches between Rio's major clubs, international tournaments, and major sporting events—it has hosted FIFA World Cup finals, the 2016 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, and Pan American Games. The stadium holds historic significance as the site of the 1950 World Cup final and has witnessed record attendances exceeding 150,000 spectators on numerous occasions.
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