Top 10 Biggest Football Stadiums In The World

Football or some might call it soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world with billions of viewers every match. All people of different gender and ages are huge fans of football as we await the most anticipated match of all the World Cup which is held once every 4 years.

Things are however rather different in the huge crowd as you get to experience the most exciting moment in football history. Each stadium will have its own capacity and with some being quite a huge amount, here are the top 10 biggest football stadiums in the world based on their seat capacity.

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10. Salt Lake Stadium (85,000 seats)

With a current capacity of 85,000 seats, the Salt Lake Stadium is India's biggest stadium. It is also known as Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan(VYBK) as it is a multipurpose stadium found in Bidhannagar(Salt Lake), Kolkata.

The stadium itself was inaugurated in January 1984 and after undergoing recent renovations, the stadium is considered a treat for athletes. The stadium is conveniently accessible thanks to the metro station nearby as it is located 10km east of the center of Kolkata.

9. Borg El Arab Stadium (86,000 seats)

The Borg El Arab stadium is Egypt's latest achievement as it can accommodate 86,000 spectators and is known to be the largest stadium in Egypt. The stadium was inaugurated in 2009 by the Egyptian Armed Forces as the nation made its planned bid for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The stadium also offers 200 hotels nearby for visitors to watch their match. On top of that, it is also equipped with the biggest track for other sports events in the summer.

8. Bukit Jalil National Stadium (87,411 seats)

Bukit Jalil National Stadium is Malaysia's biggest stadium with a home capacity of 87,411 seats. It can be found in the city center of Kuala Lumpur and it is a multi-purpose stadium for various events from concerts, weddings, and sports events.

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It was officially inaugurated by the former prime minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on 11 July 1998 for the 1998 Commonwealth Games. The stadium was built by United Engineers Malaysia and designed by Arkitek FAA.

7. Estadio Azteca (87,523 seats)

Estadio Azteca is a multi-purpose stadium located in Mexico and it is the official home of the Mexico national football team. With a home capacity of 87,523 seats, it is the largest football stadium in Mexico.

It is also one of the most iconic football stadiums known to host two FIFA World Cup Finals; the 1970 World Cup Final(Brazil defeated Italy 4-1) and the 1986 World Cup Final(Argentina defeated West Germany 3-2).

It is also the place where Diego Maradona scored both the "Hand of God goal" and the "Goal of the Century".

6. Lusail Iconic Stadium (88,966 seats)

Known to be Qatar's biggest football stadium, it is the place of the FIFA World Cup 2022 event. The Qatari government definitely knows how to flash their money as it was reported that the stadium cost them a whopping $767 million and a seating capacity of 88,966.

It is the largest stadium in the Middle East and it was fully completed on November 2021. However, after the end of the 2022 World Cup, most of the available seats will be dismantled and shipped overseas.

5. Wembley Stadium (90,000 seats)

Wembley stadium is located in the Brent district of northwest London, England and it is Great Britain's biggest stadium with a capacity of 90,000 seats. It opened its door in 2007 to host various events like musical performances, football(soccer), rugby, and other kinds of sports.

Ever since the stadium's completion, it has hosted the Football Association Cup Final each year and it is home to England's national football team.

4. Rose Bowl (92,800 seats)

Rose Bowl is America's biggest and most popular stadium found in Pasadena, California, US. The stadium is famous for hosting the college football game each year and it is an outdoor athletic stadium recognized as a National Historic Landmark and a California Historic Civil Engineering landmark.

With a seating capacity of 92,800, it can definitely occupy many fans during any sports event. The stadium was designed in 1921 by an architect named Myron Hunt and it was officially opened in 1923.

3. FNB Stadium (94,736 seats)

This iconic FNB stadium is the biggest football stadium in South Africa as it was built in 1989 before renovating for the World Cup 2010. This is the place where Nelson Mandela have his speech in front of the public after his release from prison in 1990.

On top of that, this is also the stadium where the sound of "vuvuzela" will always be remembered as it is now a common sound in many sports events. It is also the go-to platform for other major events in the country such as the memorial service tribute to Mandela in 2013.

2. Camp Nou (99,354 seats)

Camp Nou or its official brand name Spotify Camp Nou is the biggest football stadium in Barcelona, Spain. It has been known to be the home of the Barcelona football club with a massive seating capacity of 99,354 seats.

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Other facilities that can be found inside are a chapel which is next to the changing rooms, the VIPs lounge, the pressrooms, and many more. It used to be known as Estadi del FC Barcelona before it was changed to Camp Nou in 2000 due to the fans' vote to give the stadium a name.

1. Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (114,000 seats)

Although the Rungrado 1st of May stadium is found in North Korea, it is the nation's pride of having the world's biggest stadium out there. The national stadium of North Korea has a seating capacity of 114,00 seats and the inauguration took place on May Day preceding the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students.

This might just be the largest training complex ever built with several facilities available such as running tracks, swimming pools, and indoor halls. With such a huge space inside, the stadium sets a world record for wrestling with 190,000 spectators in 1995.

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