06 Nov: Tour of Maracana stadium, Rio

Published: Nov. 6, 2013, 8:03 a.m.

Next year Brazil is hosting the FIFA World Cup and on the 13th of July the show-piece event, the final, will take place at the famous Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. For the past two weeks I\u2019ve been in Rio to find out how the city is preparing, not only for the World Cup but also to host the Olympic Games in 2016.

So, is Brazil ready for the World Cup? Let\u2019s find out as today\u2019s show comes from the amazing Maracana stadium in the heart of Rio. We\u2019ll find out about its history, the teams that play there and how it takes its name from a Brazilian bird!