The largest soccer stadiums in the world. Some are among the most famous names in the world, including Wembley and the Nou Camp but some I’m pretty sure you haven’t heard of.
Asia are the dominant continent on this list with five stadiums, including the top two. Africa have two stadiums, Europe two more (the most famous on this list) and one stadium from Mexico, representing the Americas.
Number 10 – Borg El Arab Stadium, Alexandria, Egypt – 86,000
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Built in 2007, the Borg El Arab stadium is named for the resort town it resides in, 50 kilometers West of Alexandria. It is the second largest stadium in Africa, and was built during the Egyptian hope of landing the 2010 FIFA World Cup a few years ago, unsuccessfully. It also joins Cairo and Giza as venues that the Egyptian national team plays in.
Number 9 – Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia – 88,083
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Officially known as the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, or the GBK (much easier, huh?), it’s used as the main hub for Indonesian soccer – The national team, cup finals, Tiger Cup matches and also the home stadium of Persija Jakarta.
Number 8 – Wembley Stadium, London, England – 90,000
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Maybe the most famous soccer or maybe sports venue in the world, Wembley, or the new Wembley stadium to some, is the second largest soccer venue in Europe and the largest in the world with every seat under cover. England national team plays at Wembley and the stadium also hosts the FA Cup Final and the Football league playoffs. It was opened in 2007, with the first official match taking place there was between the U-21 teams of England and Italy. It is also the most expensive stadium ever built, with the cost estimated at around 800 million pounds.
Number 7 – FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa – 94,736
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Mostly known as Soccer City, the stadium which has been around since the late 80’s was renovated and expanded before the 2010 FIFA World Cup, hosting eight matches, including the opener and the final, during the tournament just over a year ago. It hosts the matches of the national team and big league matches (Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs) and Cup Finals.
Number 6 – Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain – 99,354
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The Camp Nou , or Nou Camp, is the biggest soccer stadium in Europe and famously the home of FC Barcelona. Built in 1957 as tge club outgrew it’s old stadium, the Camp Nou, back when standing sections were still allowed could hold more than 105,000 fans. The 1999 champions league final that saw Manchester United complete an amazing last minute comeback against Bayern Munich was played there, along with the 1989 final, the 1992 Olympics final and the opening match of the 1982 World Cup.
Number 5 – Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran – 100,000
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Considered to be one of the most intimidating venues in the world for visiting teams, Azadi Stadium is home to the Iranian national team and also to Perespolis FC and Esteghlal FC, the biggest clubs in Iran and the two have one of the most heated and intense rivalries in the world, also known as the Sorkhabi derby, which is played of course at Azadi.
Number 4 – Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 100,200
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The multi purpose stadium in Kuala Lumpur was opened in 1998 for the Commonwealth games but today is the home of the Malaysian national team and most recently was among the stadiums used in the 2007 Asian Cup.
Number 3 – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico – 104,000
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The only stadium to host two World Cup Finals (1970 with Brazil and Italy and 1986 with West Germany and Argentina), the Azteca in Mexico City is the biggest soccer stadium in the Americas and is home to the Mexican national team and Club America.
Number 2 – Salt Lake Stadium or Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, India – 120,000
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One of the biggest multi purpose stadiums in the world and the largest in India, Salt Lake Stadium is home to the two Kolkata clubs East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, with their famous derby match played in the stadium. The Indian national team also plays many of the home games at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan.
Number 1 – Rungrado May Day Stadium, Pyongyang, North Korea – 150,000
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Although it’s mostly known for the Mass Games, it is also used for soccer matches, and it is the biggest stadium in the world not used for Auto Racing. It can hold up to 150,000 spectators and the North Korean soccer team occasionally plays there. It is also known for hosting the execution of a number of North Korean army generals implicated in an assassination attempt on Kim Jong-il, by being burned alive.
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I’m so surprised, India have a biggest stadium, i hope india can be either country who represent asia to wold cup
It would be nice, but it doesn’t like a very reasonable occurrence in the foreseeable future, until some drastic shift of power in Asian soccer.
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thats disgusting–the burned alive.
Kim Jong-il is a nasty individual
Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa will have a 94,700 seating capacity for the 2010 World Cup.
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Dont be surprised India has a world’s 2nd largest stadium. Our interest in cricket may have reduced our interest in football but things are changing. By the way – we got the worlds 4th oldest championship – the Durand cup and we have one of the worlds oldest football club – Mohun Bagan AC so if u didnt know – its ur problem!
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i thought indonesia must be in list,, Coz Gelora Bung Karno capacity is 100000 seater…
Its original capacity was 100,000 but it has been reduced to 88,000 three years ago, before the 2007 Asian Cup
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The best ever stadium is national stadium of bukit jalil…malaysia…..proud to be a malaysian!!!! peace :p……….the proof is? try watch the final malaysia cup 2009….n.sembilan vs kelantan….. hu3
Bros look at abuja stadium
Barcelona of Ecuador plays in that stadium why you say they play in Quito!!!!
Come on
And yes is one of the most beautiful stadiums I have ever been!!!
If you read it again, you’ll see the writing says that the NATIONAL TEAM plays in Quito, not Barcelona
Eaden Garden is the begest stadium in india for ever
Eden Gardens in Calcutta is the bigest Cricket stadium, get your facts right! Saltlake Stadium( Yuba Bharati Krirarangan) seats 1,20,000 while Eden seats 90,000. Most derby between MohunBagan and Eastbengal in Calcutta draws more than 1,00,000 spectators.
You are correct the aztec stadium from mexico is the 3rd biggest but ur number of seats is wrong it holds somewhere around 110,000 – 115,000…
i lone the stadia especially no 1
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I think you should include Estadio Azteca Stadium also as this is the third largest stadium in the world.
http://www.thetop10guide.net/top-10-stadiums.html
@ The Azteca IS on the list
i think you should include Jawahalal nehru inter national stadium at Kochi(seat 100000) as fourth position
Where Bung Karno Stadium In Jakarta… No At List… Why Tell Me.. Malaysia Stadium Bukit Jalil Capasity 100,000.. Wow Almazing… Malaysia Boleh…
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i aslo proud for malaysia.
I just saw this question on “Are you smarter than a 5th grader?” and the answer was:
Reo de Janiro, Brazil has the largest soccer stadium in the world.
I googled the answer and it shows Rungrado May Day Stadium, Pyongyana, North Korea (150,000)
Which is the correct answer:
Brazil or North Korea?
The North Korea Stadium, although it isn’t used only for soccer, mostly for those huge dictatorship extravaganza events. The Marcana hasn’t been the biggest in quite some time
Ahh yes. Wembly, the most precious stadium in the world. I recall when my grandad, Charles A. Winsworth V bought it. Quite a fortune I do say so myself. Well that’s all chaps, I have to drink my afternoon tea before it gets cold and eat up those crumpets. Chip Chip Cheerio!!
I say! It appears Manchester United are out of the FA Cup. Outrageous blasphemy, I do say so myself. I am of pure red blood, born and raised a Man United fan, and what do I get? A bloody loss. I say, this “Chicharito” lad better overtake the team. I now have lost interest in Man United and am now a Man City fan. Oh, seems its time for my tea. Chip chip cheerio lads!
santiago bernabou shud be there
I understand that the national stadium in sierra leone has not been included among’s the world biggest stadium because it hold about 97,000 seater.
@Amadu 97,000 in Sierra Leone? I checked in a few sources and couldn’t find anything bigger than 45,000, the National Stadium in Freetown. Maybe for concerts by filling the ground as well or selling standing tickets only…
in derby day you shoud watch azadi stadium (bitween esteghlal and perspolis)
this is the beautiful and the largest play grounds that you have been posted of the site. it is really a good job please keep it up sir. have a nice day.
good one….very much informative…
Mohun Bagan Vs East Bengal Match, the Derby of Kolkata (India), is the biggest derby in Asia no doubt. more than one lac people are comes to watch the match at Salt Lake Stadium. you people have no idea the supporters of those clubs are how crazy about their club and football.I am a Mohun Bagan Supporter. the upcoming match eill be on 20th November, 2011. you all should watch the videos of the matches in Youtube. Thank You.
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