The Stadium is scheduled to hold the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio, as well as the final of the FIFA World Cup next year, but a Brazilian judge has ruled that its re-opening will have to be kept on hold as it does not meet the required safety standards.

"At this moment we have no news that the restrictions were amended to a level of safety that would be expected at this stage," said Judge Adriana Costa dos Santos in a statement.

"Therefore, due to the laziness of the people responsible, in this case, the defendants, we cannot allow the ­stadium to be re-inaugurated without proof that it is safe and hygienic."

The England team arrived in Rio mere hours before the decision to suspend their match against Brazil was made amid safety fears

The Government of Rio de Janeiro have, however appealed the decision, claiming that an administrative error led to to the decision to postpone the match.

"All security requirements for the Brazil and England friendly have been met - but the report which proves compliance with the safety rules in the Maracanã had not been delivered." said the Rio Government in a statement.

If the appeal is not successful, the match will most likely have to be cancelled.

The England team arrived in Rio just hours before ruling, following their 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday (May 29).

The Maracanã is scheduled to host the final of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in just 30 days time, as well as group stage matches on June 16 between Mexico and Italy, and Spain and Tahiti on June 20.