The construction of the house of the people

Maracanã, which was initially named "Municipal Stadium" was built in order to host the 1950 World Cup, its works were initiated in 1948 and its inauguration took place on June 16, 1950 in a game between the Carioca and Paulista selections . Carioca Didi did the first goal, but São Paulo won 3x1. Despite the inaugural game, the works had not been completed and at the time the 1950 World Cup began there were still details to be finished.