{"id":3783,"date":"2017-07-31T15:06:25","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T15:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blnebeuk.serveur04.com\/blog\/?p=3783"},"modified":"2017-07-31T15:06:25","modified_gmt":"2017-07-31T15:06:25","slug":"can-we-guess-what-the-worlds-largest-football-stadiums-are","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/07\/31\/can-we-guess-what-the-worlds-largest-football-stadiums-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Can we guess what the world\u2019s largest football stadiums are?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The planet Earth does feature some incredible pieces of architecture that make up the football stadium. Some are very small, suitable for the teams that play in the grounds, while others are gigantic, attracting huge numbers of people.<\/p>\n

How many of these would you have thought would be in world\u2019s top ten largest football stadiums?<\/p>\n

Rungrado 1st<\/sup> of May Stadium<\/h2>\n

Capacity:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 150,000<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pyongyang<\/p>\n

Year Opened:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1989<\/p>\n

North Korea\u2019s national stadium opened on 1st<\/sup> May 1989, which coincided with International Workers\u2019 Day. The stadium was built as a response to South Korea\u2019s Olympic Stadium and hosts the Mass Games annually, however it is also the location for shows dedicated to the Kim family.<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/strong>\u00a0 In 1995, the stadium hosted the Collision in Korea, the largest professional wrestling pay-per-view event ever. It took place over two days and had a daily attendance of 150,000 and 190,000 according to local authorities.<\/p>\n

Gelora Bung Karno Stadium<\/h2>\n

Capacity:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 100,800<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jakarta<\/p>\n

Year Opened:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>1962<\/p>\n

Indonesia\u2019s largest stadium is located within the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex and is named after the country\u2019s first president, Sukarno. It seats 88,083, but often fills up to a six figure capacity as there is also space for people to stand. The stadium has held plenty of major tournaments and will be the host of the 2018 Asian Games.<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/strong>\u00a0 Pope John Paul II led the Grand Catholic mass in the stadium in October 1989.<\/p>\n

Camp Nou<\/h2>\n

Capacity:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 99,345<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Barcelona<\/p>\n

Year Opened:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1957\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Camp Nou is Europe\u2019s largest football stadium and when it undergoes its renovation, it\u2019s going to be even bigger. It has seen some fantastic football over the last decade and was also the most frequently used stadium at the 1982 World Cup.<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/strong>\u00a0 The stadium was originally planned to be called \u201cEstadi del FC Barcelona\u201d, but this was deemed unpopular and it was instead called the \u201cCamp Nou\u201d.<\/p>\n

Estadio Azteca<\/h2>\n

Capacity:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 95,500<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mexico City<\/p>\n

Year Opened:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1966<\/p>\n

The Estadio Azteca is one of the world\u2019s most iconic stadiums and it sits at an altitude of 7,200 feet above sea level. It is the only stadium to have hosted two World Cup finals and was also the scene for the infamous Diego Maradona \u201cHand of God\u201d goal in 1986.<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/strong>\u00a0 This stadium hosted the \u201cGame of the Century\u201d, when Italy beat West Germany 4-3 in extra time in the semi-final of the 1970 World Cup.<\/p>\n

FNB Stadium<\/h2>\n

Capacity:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 94,736<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Johannesburg<\/p>\n

Year Opened:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1989<\/p>\n

The Soccer City stadium originally opened in 1989, but it underwent reconstruction in time for the 2010 World Cup, which saw its capacity increase to over 94,000. It\u2019s officially known as the FNB Stadium and also hosted the 2010 World Cup final, as well as an annual fixture featuring the South African rugby team.<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/strong>\u00a0 It was the site of Nelson Mandela\u2019s first speech in Johannesburg, following his release from prison in 1990 and itserved as the venue for a memorial service to him in December 2013.<\/p>\n

Rose Bowl<\/h2>\n

Capacity:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 93,420<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pasadena<\/p>\n

Year Opened:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1922<\/p>\n

The Rose Bowl was created for the purpose of hosting American football games, but it\u2019s also hosted its fair share of football matches, including the 1994 World Cup final. LA Galaxy were tenants for seven years and the stadium has also held International Champions Cup matches in recent years.<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/strong>\u00a0 The Rose Bowl has hosted the Pasadena \u201cAmericafest\u201d Independence Day celebration annually since 1927. The fireworks display is considered to be one of the best in the USA.<\/p>\n

Wembley Stadium<\/h2>\n

Capacity:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 90,000<\/p>\n

Where is it?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 London<\/p>\n

Year Opened:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2007<\/p>\n

When the old Wembley was demolished in 2000, it was well past its sell-by date and its replacement has become one of the world\u2019s leading modern stadiums. It hosts national cup finals, is the permanent home of the England national team and has also hosted other major sporting events. Its cost has however been a controversial talking point.<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/strong>\u00a0 Aside from football, Wembley has also hosted rugby league, rugby union, American football and boxing events.<\/p>\n

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