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Top 100 Stadiums in the World | Iconic Sports Arenas Around the Globe
#1 Rungrado 1st of May Stadium image
#1 Rungrado 1st of May Stadium
- Notable Features: Largest stadium by capacity in the world. - Key Events Hosted: Arirang Mass Games, athletic events.
Locations
Pyongyang, North Korea
Capacity
114000
Year Opened
1989
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): North Korea national football team - Major Events: Mass Games
Sport(s)
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#2 Michigan Stadium image
#2 Michigan Stadium
- Notable Features: Known as "The Big House"; largest stadium in the USA. - Key Events Hosted: College football games, NHL Winter Classic.
Locations
Ann Arbor, USA
Capacity
107601
Year Opened
1927
Primary
American Football
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): University of Michigan Wolverines
Sport(s)
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#3 Melbourne Cricket Ground image
#3 Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Notable Features: Oldest stadium on the list; iconic light towers. - Key Events Hosted: ICC Cricket World Cup finals, AFL Grand Finals, 1956 Olympic Games events.
Locations
Melbourne, Australia
Capacity
100024
Year Opened
1853
Primary
Cricket, Australian Football
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Melbourne Cricket Club, AFL teams - Major Events: 1956 Olympics, 2006 Commonwealth Games
Sport(s)
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#4 Camp Nou image
#4 Camp Nou
- Notable Features: Largest stadium in Europe. - Key Events Hosted: 1992 Olympics football matches, UEFA Champions League finals, concerts.
Locations
Barcelona, Spain
Capacity
99354
Year Opened
1957
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): FC Barcelona
Sport(s)
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#5 FNB Stadium (Soccer City) image
#5 FNB Stadium (Soccer City)
- Notable Features: Iconic calabash design after renovation. - Key Events Hosted: 2010 FIFA World Cup opening and final matches, Nelson Mandela's memorial service.
Locations
Johannesburg, South Africa
Capacity
94736
Year Opened
1989 (renovated 2009)
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): South Africa national football team, Kaizer Chiefs FC - Major Events: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final
Sport(s)
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#6 Rose Bowl Stadium image
#6 Rose Bowl Stadium
- Notable Features: National Historic Landmark. - Key Events Hosted: Five Super Bowl games, Olympic events (1932, 1984), FIFA World Cup matches, concerts.
Locations
Pasadena, USA
Capacity
90888
Year Opened
1922
Primary
American Football
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): UCLA Bruins - Major Events: Rose Bowl Game, 1994 FIFA World Cup matches
Sport(s)
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#7 Wembley Stadium image
#7 Wembley Stadium
- Notable Features: Iconic arch structure; largest stadium in the UK. - Key Events Hosted: FA Cup finals, UEFA Champions League finals, 2012 Olympics football matches, major concerts.
Locations
London, England
Capacity
90000
Year Opened
2007 (current)
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): England national football team - Major Events: UEFA Champions League finals, NFL International Series
Sport(s)
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#8 Estadio Azteca image
#8 Estadio Azteca
- Notable Features: Only stadium to host two FIFA World Cup finals. - Key Events Hosted: 1970 and 1986 FIFA World Cup matches, NFL games, concerts.
Locations
Mexico City, Mexico
Capacity
87523
Year Opened
1966
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Club América, Mexico national football team - Major Events: 1970 & 1986 FIFA World Cup Finals
Sport(s)
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#9 Bukit Jalil National Stadium image
#9 Bukit Jalil National Stadium
- Notable Features: Largest stadium in Southeast Asia. - Key Events Hosted: Commonwealth Games, AFC Asian Cup matches, concerts.
Locations
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Capacity
87411
Year Opened
1998
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Malaysia national football team - Major Events: 1998 Commonwealth Games, Southeast Asian Games
Sport(s)
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#10 Signal Iduna Park image
#10 Signal Iduna Park
- Notable Features: Known for its intense atmosphere and "Yellow Wall" stand. - Key Events Hosted: 2006 FIFA World Cup matches, UEFA Europa League matches.
Locations
Dortmund, Germany
Capacity
81365
Year Opened
1974
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Borussia Dortmund
Sport(s)
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#11 Santiago Bernabéu Stadium image
#11 Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
- Notable Features: Historic stadium undergoing modernization. - Key Events Hosted: UEFA Champions League finals, FIFA World Cup matches, concerts.
Locations
Madrid, Spain
Capacity
81044
Year Opened
1947
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Real Madrid CF
Sport(s)
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#12 Stade de France image
#12 Stade de France
- Notable Features: Built for 1998 FIFA World Cup. - Key Events Hosted: FIFA World Cup matches, UEFA Euro 2016, Rugby World Cup matches, concerts.
Locations
Saint-Denis, France
Capacity
80698
Year Opened
1998
Primary
Football (Soccer), Rugby Union
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): France national football and rugby teams - Major Events: 1998 FIFA World Cup Final, 2007 Rugby World Cup Final
Sport(s)
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#13 Elland Road image
#13 Elland Road
- Notable Features: One of the oldest football stadiums in England. - Key Events Hosted: 1966 FIFA World Cup matches, UEFA Euro 1996 matches, concerts.
Locations
Leeds, England
Capacity
37792
Year Opened
1897
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Leeds United FC
Sport(s)
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#14 Old Trafford image
#14 Old Trafford
- Notable Features: Known as "The Theatre of Dreams". - Key Events Hosted: 1966 FIFA World Cup matches, UEFA Champions League finals, concerts.
Locations
Manchester, England
Capacity
74879
Year Opened
1910
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Manchester United FC
Sport(s)
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#15 ANZ Stadium (Stadium Australia) image
#15 ANZ Stadium (Stadium Australia)
- Notable Features: Built for the 2000 Olympics. - Key Events Hosted: Olympic ceremonies and events, Rugby World Cup matches, concerts.
Locations
Sydney, Australia
Capacity
83500
Year Opened
1999
Primary
Multi-sport
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Various rugby and soccer teams - Major Events: 2000 Sydney Olympics, Rugby World Cup
Sport(s)
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#16 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium image
#16 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
- Notable Features: Renovated for the 2018 Asian Games. - Key Events Hosted: Asian Games, AFF Championship matches, concerts.
Locations
Jakarta, Indonesia
Capacity
77193
Year Opened
1962
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Indonesia national football team - Major Events: Asian Games
Sport(s)
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#17 San Siro (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza) image
#17 San Siro (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza)
- Notable Features: Iconic spiral towers; shared by two rival clubs. - Key Events Hosted: FIFA World Cup matches, UEFA Champions League finals, concerts.
Locations
Milan, Italy
Capacity
75923
Year Opened
1926
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): AC Milan, Inter Milan
Sport(s)
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#18 Atatürk Olympic Stadium image
#18 Atatürk Olympic Stadium
- Notable Features: Largest stadium in Turkey. - Key Events Hosted: Athletics events, concerts, scheduled UEFA Champions League finals.
Locations
Istanbul, Turkey
Capacity
75145
Year Opened
2002
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Turkey national football team - Major Events: UEFA Champions League Final (scheduled)
Sport(s)
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#19 MetLife Stadium image
#19 MetLife Stadium
- Notable Features: First stadium shared by two NFL teams. - Key Events Hosted: Super Bowl XLVIII, concerts, soccer matches.
Locations
East Rutherford, USA
Capacity
82500
Year Opened
2010
Primary
American Football
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): New York Giants, New York Jets
Sport(s)
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#20 Croke Park image
#20 Croke Park
- Notable Features: Third-largest stadium in Europe. - Key Events Hosted: GAA sports, concerts, occasional soccer and rugby matches during stadium renovations elsewhere.
Locations
Dublin, Ireland
Capacity
82300
Year Opened
1884
Primary
Gaelic Games
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) - Major Events: All-Ireland Championships
Sport(s)
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#21 Ohio Stadium image
#21 Ohio Stadium
- Notable Features: Known as "The Horseshoe". - Key Events Hosted: College football games, concerts.
Locations
Columbus, USA
Capacity
102780
Year Opened
1922
Primary
American Football
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Ohio State Buckeyes
Sport(s)
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#22 Estádio do Maracanã image
#22 Estádio do Maracanã
- Notable Features: Hosted two FIFA World Cup finals. - Key Events Hosted: FIFA World Cup matches, Olympic ceremonies, concerts.
Locations
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Capacity
78838
Year Opened
1950
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Flamengo, Fluminense - Major Events: 1950 & 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals, 2016 Olympics
Sport(s)
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#23 Luzhniki Stadium image
#23 Luzhniki Stadium
- Notable Features: Russia's national stadium. - Key Events Hosted: FIFA World Cup matches, UEFA Champions League Final, Olympic events.
Locations
Moscow, Russia
Capacity
81000
Year Opened
1956
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Russia national football team - Major Events: 1980 Olympics, 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
Sport(s)
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#24 Azadi Stadium image
#24 Azadi Stadium
- Notable Features: Largest stadium in Iran. - Key Events Hosted: AFC Asian Cup matches, club matches, concerts.
Locations
Tehran, Iran
Capacity
78116
Year Opened
1971
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Iran national football team, Persepolis FC, Esteghlal FC
Sport(s)
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#25 Nissan Stadium image
#25 Nissan Stadium
- Notable Features: Japan's largest stadium. - Key Events Hosted: FIFA World Cup matches, Rugby World Cup matches, concerts.
Locations
Yokohama, Japan
Capacity
72327
Year Opened
1998
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Yokohama F. Marinos - Major Events: 2002 FIFA World Cup Final
Sport(s)
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#26 Stade de Marseille (Orange Vélodrome) image
#26 Stade de Marseille (Orange Vélodrome)
- Notable Features: Known for its unique roof design after renovation. - Key Events Hosted: FIFA World Cup matches, UEFA Euro matches, Rugby World Cup matches.
Locations
Marseille, France
Capacity
67394
Year Opened
1937
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Olympique de Marseille
Sport(s)
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#27 FedExField image
#27 FedExField
- Notable Features: One of the largest NFL stadiums by capacity. - Key Events Hosted: NFL games, concerts, occasional soccer matches.
Locations
Landover, USA
Capacity
82000
Year Opened
1997
Primary
American Football
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Washington Commanders
Sport(s)
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#28 Murrayfield Stadium image
#28 Murrayfield Stadium
- Notable Features: Largest stadium in Scotland. - Key Events Hosted: Six Nations Championship matches, concerts, occasional football matches.
Locations
Edinburgh, Scotland
Capacity
67144
Year Opened
1925
Primary
Rugby Union
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Scotland national rugby union team
Sport(s)
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#29 Suncorp Stadium image
#29 Suncorp Stadium
- Notable Features: Known for its steep stands and atmosphere. - Key Events Hosted: NRL matches, rugby union tests, A-League matches, concerts.
Locations
Brisbane, Australia
Capacity
52500
Year Opened
1914 (redeveloped 2003)
Primary
Rugby League, Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Maroons, Brisbane Roar FC
Sport(s)
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#30 Emirates Stadium image
#30 Emirates Stadium
- Notable Features: Modern design with impressive facilities. - Key Events Hosted: Premier League matches, concerts, international friendlies.
Locations
London, England
Capacity
60704
Year Opened
2006
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Arsenal FC
Sport(s)
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#31 Olympiastadion Berlin image
#31 Olympiastadion Berlin
- Notable Features: Historic stadium renovated for modern use. - Key Events Hosted: FIFA World Cup matches, UEFA Champions League Final, athletics events, concerts.
Locations
Berlin, Germany
Capacity
74475
Year Opened
1936
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Hertha BSC - Major Events: 1936 Olympics, 2006 FIFA World Cup Final
Sport(s)
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#32 Notre Dame Stadium image
#32 Notre Dame Stadium
- Notable Features: Iconic college football venue. - Key Events Hosted: College football games, NHL Winter Classic, concerts.
Locations
South Bend, USA
Capacity
77622
Year Opened
1930
Primary
American Football
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Sport(s)
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#33 Allianz Arena image
#33 Allianz Arena
- Notable Features: Exterior lighting that changes colors. - Key Events Hosted: FIFA World Cup matches, UEFA Champions League Final, Euro 2020 matches.
Locations
Munich, Germany
Capacity
75024
Year Opened
2005
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): FC Bayern Munich
Sport(s)
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#34 Twickenham Stadium image
#34 Twickenham Stadium
- Notable Features: Largest dedicated rugby stadium in the world. - Key Events Hosted: Six Nations matches, Rugby World Cup matches, concerts.
Locations
London, England
Capacity
82000
Year Opened
1909
Primary
Rugby Union
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): England national rugby union team
Sport(s)
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#35 Estádio da Luz image
#35 Estádio da Luz
- Notable Features: Known as "Stadium of Light". - Key Events Hosted: UEFA Euro 2004 matches, UEFA Champions League Final, concerts.
Locations
Lisbon, Portugal
Capacity
64642
Year Opened
2003
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): SL Benfica
Sport(s)
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#36 SoFi Stadium image
#36 SoFi Stadium
- Notable Features: State-of-the-art stadium with translucent roof. - Key Events Hosted: Super Bowl LVI, future 2028 Olympic events, concerts.
Locations
Inglewood, USA
Capacity
70,240 (expandable to 100,240)
Year Opened
2020
Primary
American Football
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers
Sport(s)
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#37 National Stadium image
#37 National Stadium
- Notable Features: Built for UEFA Euro 2012. - Key Events Hosted: Euro 2012 matches, concerts, athletics events.
Locations
Warsaw, Poland
Capacity
58580
Year Opened
2012
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Poland national football team
Sport(s)
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#38 Yankee Stadium image
#38 Yankee Stadium
- Notable Features: Modern stadium with homage to original Yankee Stadium. - Key Events Hosted: MLB games, soccer matches, concerts.
Locations
New York City, USA
Capacity
54251
Year Opened
2009
Primary
Baseball
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): New York Yankees - Other Uses: NYCFC (MLS)
Sport(s)
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#39 Wembley Arena image
#39 Wembley Arena
- Notable Features: Historic venue for concerts and events. - Key Events Hosted: 1948 and 2012 Olympic events, concerts, comedy shows.
Locations
London, England
Capacity
12500
Year Opened
1934
Primary
Indoor Sports
Home Team(s)
- Major Events: Concerts, indoor sports events
Sport(s)
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#40 Stade Olympique de Radès image
#40 Stade Olympique de Radès
- Notable Features: Main stadium in Tunisia. - Key Events Hosted: African Cup of Nations matches, athletics events.
Locations
Radès, Tunisia
Capacity
60000
Year Opened
2001
Primary
Football (Soccer), Athletics
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Tunisia national football team - Major Events: 2001 Mediterranean Games
Sport(s)
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#41 Estadio Monumental image
#41 Estadio Monumental
- Notable Features: Largest stadium in Argentina. - Key Events Hosted: FIFA World Cup matches, Copa Libertadores finals, concerts.
Locations
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Capacity
70074
Year Opened
1938
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): River Plate - Major Events: 1978 FIFA World Cup Final
Sport(s)
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#42 Dodger Stadium image
#42 Dodger Stadium
- Notable Features: Oldest ballpark west of the Mississippi River. - Key Events Hosted: MLB All-Star Games, World Series games, concerts.
Locations
Los Angeles, USA
Capacity
56000
Year Opened
1962
Primary
Baseball
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Los Angeles Dodgers
Sport(s)
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#43 Lord's Cricket Ground image
#43 Lord's Cricket Ground
- Notable Features: Known as the "Home of Cricket". - Key Events Hosted: ICC Cricket World Cup finals, Ashes series matches.
Locations
London, England
Capacity
30000
Year Opened
1814
Primary
Cricket
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): England national cricket team, Middlesex CCC
Sport(s)
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#44 Eden Gardens image
#44 Eden Gardens
- Notable Features: Oldest cricket stadium in India. - Key Events Hosted: ICC Cricket World Cup matches, IPL matches, concerts.
Locations
Kolkata, India
Capacity
68000
Year Opened
1864
Primary
Cricket
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Bengal cricket team, Kolkata Knight Riders
Sport(s)
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#45 Maracanã Stadium image
#45 Maracanã Stadium
- Notable Features: Historic stadium known worldwide. - Key Events Hosted: FIFA World Cup matches, Olympic ceremonies, concerts.
Locations
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Capacity
78838
Year Opened
1950
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Flamengo, Fluminense - Major Events: 1950 & 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals
Sport(s)
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#46 Anfield image
#46 Anfield
- Notable Features: Famous for its atmosphere and "You'll Never Walk Alone" anthem. - Key Events Hosted: Premier League matches, European fixtures.
Locations
Liverpool, England
Capacity
54074
Year Opened
1884
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Liverpool FC
Sport(s)
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#47 Fenway Park image
#47 Fenway Park
- Notable Features: Oldest active MLB ballpark; known for the "Green Monster" wall. - Key Events Hosted: MLB games, concerts, ice hockey games.
Locations
Boston, USA
Capacity
37755
Year Opened
1912
Primary
Baseball
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Boston Red Sox
Sport(s)
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#48 Centenario Stadium image
#48 Centenario Stadium
- Notable Features: Built for the inaugural FIFA World Cup. - Key Events Hosted: 1930 FIFA World Cup matches, Copa América finals.
Locations
Montevideo, Uruguay
Capacity
60235
Year Opened
1930
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Uruguay national football team, Peñarol, Nacional
Sport(s)
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#49 Stadio Olimpico image
#49 Stadio Olimpico
- Notable Features: Shared by two rival clubs. - Key Events Hosted: FIFA World Cup matches, UEFA Champions League finals, athletics events.
Locations
Rome, Italy
Capacity
70634
Year Opened
1937
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): AS Roma, SS Lazio - Major Events: 1960 Olympics, 1990 FIFA World Cup
Sport(s)
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#50 Khalifa International Stadium image
#50 Khalifa International Stadium
- Notable Features: Upgraded for FIFA World Cup 2022. - Key Events Hosted: FIFA World Cup matches, athletics events, Asian Games.
Locations
Doha, Qatar
Capacity
45416
Year Opened
1976 (renovated 2017)
Primary
Football (Soccer)
Home Team(s)
- Home Team(s): Qatar national football team - Major Events: 2019 World Athletics Championships, 2022 FIFA World Cup
Sport(s)
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