Maracana, in Rio de Janeiro - Biggest Stadium of the World Cup 2014

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»Host city: Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro.
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Project design: Castro Mello Arquitetos (projected also the National Stadium in Brasilia).

Maracana is publicly owned, by the municipality of Rio de Janeiro; see official site.

Estimated cost: R$ 720 million (about US$ 400 million).
Capacity: 90,000 seats (Maracana will be the biggest stadium of the World Cup, and will host the final match of the event).

Official name: Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho.
Meaning of name: in indigenous language, Maracanã means "similar to a maraca" - see more details here.