rio de janeiro hosted the 2014 fifa world cup - it was  the second time brazil has hosted the prestigious competition. in total 12 brazilian cities welcomed the footballing nations, who qualify for the tournament.

the world cup is without doubt one of the most important and anticipated sporting events in the world. rio de janeiro provided the perfect atmosphere, given the great importance of football in the carioca culture.

the estádio do maracanã is one of the largest and most renowned stadiums in world football.