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10.09.2013

We have compiled a list of the most majestic sports facilities. Note, however, that this list only includes football stadiums. They are used mainly by local football clubs and national teams. Top 10 the biggest stadiums, compiled taking into account the capacity of the stadium itself. So,

The largest football stadiums

No. 10. Borg El Arab Stadium

The list starts in North Africa. Our first stop is in Cairo, Egypt. In 10th place is the Egyptian stadium, known as the Borg El Arab Stadium. The stadium has a capacity of 86,000 people. It was opened in 2007. The main reason for the construction was Egypt's participation in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

No. 9. Gelora Karno stadium

Next stop at number nine - Gelora Karno big stadium in Indonesia. It is able to accommodate 88,500 spectators. And was built in 1962 and was named after the first president of the country.

No. 8. Wembley

Eighth place goes to the beautiful Wembley Stadium in London. The stadium is used by the England national team and is also used for other European football competitions. The stadium has a capacity of 90,000 and has already seen two Champions League final matches. The construction of the stadium began in 2002, and the first match took place only in 2007.

No. 7 Rose Bowl

California here we are! Seventh on the list the largest stadiums in the world occupies the famous Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The stadium has a capacity of 94,000 spectators. The largest attendance was recorded in 1973, when 106,869 spectators fit in the stadium. It was opened in 1922. And in 1994, it hosted matches of the World Cup. Currently, it is mainly used for American football matches or for international friendly matches. Without a doubt, the Rose Bowl is one of the most legendary stadiums in the United States of America.

No. 6. Soccer City Stadium (FNB Stadium)

Sixth place goes to the stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the home of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final Soccer City Stadium (FNB Stadium). This big stadium was opened in 1989, renovated in 2010. The capacity of the stadium is 94736. In addition to the World Cup, it hosts the Africa Cup of Nations. This stadium is also home to the local football team Kaizer Chiefs in South Africa.

No. 5. Camp Nou

Here we are in Barcelona. Camp Nou and the legendary club Barcelona. It was built in 1957 but was extended in 1982. The capacity of the stadium is 99,786. And the highest attendance was recorded in 1986 during the match between Juventus and Barcelona. Then the attendance was 120,000 spectators.

No. 4. Bukit Jalil Stadium

Now we will move to Malaysia, to the city of Kuala Lumpur. Bukit Jalil National Stadium. This is a very beautiful place that can accommodate 100,000 spectators. Basically, this stadium hosts matches of the Malaysian national team. The stadium was opened in 1998.

No. 3. Azadi Stadium

Troika starts largest football stadiums in the world. And we are transported to the Middle East, to Tehran, Iran. Azadi Stadium ranks third. This stadium does not have the largest capacity, but it does have a very large area. The stadium is being considered as a potential venue for the opening of the Olympic Games. The stadium's capacity is 100,000 spectators. It was built in 1971 and completely renovated in 2003. The stadium is the home of the Iranian national football team, as well as the home of two local football teams, Persepolis and Esteghlal.

No. 2. Azteca stadium

Now is the time to move to Mexico, to its capital, Mexico City. The stadium has a capacity of about 105,000 people. The stadium's largest attendance was recorded in 1968 with 120,000 when Mexico played Brazil. The stadium was built in 1966 and completely renovated in 1985. It is native to the Mexican football team as well as to the local American football club.

#1 Salt Lake Stadium

And now we will move to South Asia, and more precisely to India, to the city of Calcutta, where Salt Lake Stadium, the leader of our rating, is located. Capacity of the largest stadium 120,000 people. It was built in 1984. This stadium is home to four local football teams: Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Pailan Arrows, and Prayag United.

24th place: Memorial Stadium/ Memorial Stadium. Capacity - 85 458. The stadium was built in 1923 in Lincoln, Nebraska (USA). The University of Nebraska American football team, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, plays here.

23rd place: / Borg El Arab (another name is the stadium of the Egyptian army). Capacity - 86 thousand. It is the largest stadium in Egypt and the second largest stadium in Africa. The stadium, built in 2006 by the engineers of the Egyptian army, is located in the resort town of Burj al-Arab near the city of Alexandria. The stadium was built to win the right to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but in the end Egypt lost the right to host the South African World Cup. The stadium will host matches of the national football team, as well as the Egyptian Cup finals and important matches of Egyptian clubs.

22nd place: Oklahoma Memorial Stadium/ Oklahoma Memorial Stadium (other names - Gaylord Family, Owen Field, The Palace on the Prairie) - 86 112. The home arena of the American football team of the University of Oklahoma. Located in Norman. The stadium was built in 1921.

21st place: / Azteca. This stadium with a capacity of 87,000 people is the largest in Latin America. The stadium was built in the Mexican capital Mexico City in 1966 and hosted two World Cups (1970, 1986). On June 22, 1986, Azteca witnessed how Diego Maradona scored with his hand a goal called the "Hand of God", and three minutes later he scored the "Goal of the Century" - a goal recognized as the best in the history of the World Cup, he was scored after Maradona's breakthrough into the penalty area of the English team, during which he beat six players, including the goalkeeper.
Now Azteca is the home arena of the Mexican national football team. It also hosts its matches football club "America" - 12-time champion of Mexico.

20th place: / Bukit Jalil. Capacity - 87 411. This stadium was opened in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur in 1998 in order to host the Commonwealth Games (British Commonwealth, not to be confused with the CIS). Now the largest stadium in Malaysia serves as the home arena of the country's football team, as well as the venue for the finals of the Cup and Super Cup of Malaysia on football.

19th place: / Jordan-Hare. Capacity - 87 451. The stadium was built in 1939 and is located in the city of Auburn (US state of Alabama). Jordan-Hare is the home stadium of the local university's American football team, the Auburn Tigers.

18th place: / Ben Hill Griffin, popularly referred to as "The Swamp" (swamp). Capacity - 88 548. The stadium was built in the city of Gainesville (US state of Florida). Ben Hill Griffin is the home stadium of the local university's American football team, the Florida Gators.

17th place: / Wembley. Capacity - 90,000. The stadium was built in London in 2007 and is the home arena of the England football team. Wembley hosts the FA Cup finals. The Saracens rugby team also plays its matches at Wembley.

16th place: / Rose Bowl. Capacity - 90 888. The stadium was built in 1922 in the city of Pasadena (California, USA). The stadium hosted matches of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, including the final. Now the Rose Bowl is home to the University of California American football team.

15th place: / Cotton Bowl. Capacity - 92 100. The stadium was built in 1930 and is located in Dallas (US state of Texas). The Cotton Bowl has been the home arena of various American football teams. It also hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup matches.

14th place: / Sanford Stadium. Capacity - 92,746. The stadium was built in 1929 in Athens, but not in Greek, but in American (Georgia). The local university American football team, the Georgia Bulldogs, plays its home games here.

13th place: / Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Capacity - 93 607. The stadium was built in 1923 and hosted the Summer Olympic Games twice (1932, 1984). The USC American football team, nicknamed the Trojans, plays here.

12th place: / Soccer City. Capacity - 94 736 (this the largest stadium on the African continent). The stadium was built in Johannesburg (South Africa) in 1989. In 1996, the final of the African Cup of Nations in 1996 was held here, and in 2010, Soccer City became the venue for matches (including the final) of the World Cup. Soccer City is the home arena of the South African national football team, as well as the Kaiser Chiefs club, the 11-time South African champion.

11th place: / Camp Nou (translated from the Catalan "New Field"). This stadium, which is the home ground of FC Barcelona, has a capacity of 99,354 spectators and is the largest stadium not only in Spain, but throughout Europe. The stadium was built in 1957, in 1982 it hosted the World Cup and in 1992 the Summer Olympic Games.

10th place: / Melbourne Cricket Ground. Capacity - 100,024. This stadium is the largest in Australia. In addition, this world's largest cricket stadium. The Australian national team plays cricket here. The Australian football team also plays at this stadium. They also play Australian football here. The stadium was built in 1854 and since then has been reconstructed more than once. In 1956, Melbourne Cricket Ground was the main arena of the Summer Olympic Games, and during the 2000 Olympics it hosted football matches.

9th place: / Darrell K Royal (former name - Texas Memorial Stadium / Texas Memorial Stadium. Capacity - 100 119. The stadium was built in 1924, located in the city of Austin (Texas, USA) and bears the name of American football coach Darrell Royal. Now the stadium is the home arena of the local university's Texas Longhorns American football team.

8th place: / Bryant Denny Stadium. Capacity - 101,821. The stadium was built in 1928 in the city of Tuscaloosa (Alabama, USA) and initially accommodated 18 thousand people. It is now the home arena of the local university's American football team.

7th place: / Tiger Stadium. Capacity - 102 321. The stadium was built in 1924 and is located in the city of Baton Rouge (US state of Louisiana). Tiger Stadium is the home arena of the Louisiana State University American football team.

6th place: / Neyland Stadium. Capacity - 102 455. The stadium was built in 1921 in the city of Knoxville (Tennessee, USA) and initially accommodated only 3200 people. It is now the home arena of the local university's American football team, the Tennessee Volunteers.

5th place. Kyle Field/ Kyle Field. The capacity is 102,512. The stadium was built in 1927 and initially had a capacity of 32,890 people, but as a result of reconstructions (the last one took place in 2015), its capacity was increased many times over. It is the home arena for the Texas A&M University American football team. Located in College Station.

4th place: / Ohio Stadium. Capacity - 104 944. The stadium was built in 1922 in the city of Columbus (Ohio, USA) and initially accommodated 66 thousand people. It is now the home arena of the local university's American football team, the Ohio State Buckeyes. It is noteworthy that this stadium does not have lighting, so matches are played during the daytime or lighting equipment is temporarily delivered to the stadium.

3rd place: / Beaver Stadium. With a capacity of 106,572, this stadium is the second largest in the United States. The stadium was built in 1960 and originally held 46,284 people. Beaver Stadium is located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Beaver Stadium is the home arena of the college football team, the Penn State Nittany Lions.

2nd place: / Michigan Stadium. Capacity - 107,601. Michigan Stadium - the largest stadium in the United States, North America and the entire Western Hemisphere, as well as the largest American football stadium in the world. It was built in 1927 and initially accommodated 72,000 people. Michigan Stadium is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. The stadium is the home arena for the University of Michigan American football team, the Michigan Wolverines (Michigan Wolverines). It is also the home stadium for the varsity lacrosse team. Michigan Stadium is sometimes the venue for hockey games. December 11, 2010 a hockey match attendance record was set here. 104,073 people came to watch the game between the hockey teams of the two local universities.

In the capital of North Korea Pyongyang with a capacity of 150 thousand people is the largest stadium in Asia and worldwide. The stadium was built in 1989 to host the XIII Festival of Youth and Students. Now the North Korean national football team plays at this stadium.

The word "stadium" comes from the Greek word for "stand". And stadiums have evolved a lot since antiquity. These are already huge complexes that can accommodate the population of a small country.

Any significant sporting event cannot be imagined without a large stadium. Well, where else, if not on a large-scale arena, to show the achievements of athletes to active fans? Therefore, today, during the construction of stadiums, first of all, a priority is set: the athlete and the spectator should be as comfortable and safe as possible.

Therefore, in recent years, most of the new stadiums can accommodate a maximum of 60,000 fans. But you can find such arenas that differ in scale. Introducing the largest stadiums in the world.

Melbourne Cricket Ground - Australia's largest stadium

This gigantic stadium is capable of receiving exactly 100,000 and 18 more people in its stands. And this arena is the largest in Australia. Moreover, it is the largest cricket stadium in the world. It is here that the national team of the country competes in this game. The Australian football team also plays in this arena. Australian football matches are also held here. The stadium itself was built back in 1854. And since that time it has been reconstructed more than once. Significant competitions were also held in this oldest sports venue. In 1956 Melbourne Cricket Ground hosted the Summer Olympic Games, and in 2000 the stadium became the venue for Olympic football matches.

Darrell Royal

The former site of this stadium is Texas Memorial Stadium. Its capacity is not much more than that of the previous giant, namely 100 thousand and 119 people. The arena appeared in 1923 in the city of Austin, US state of Texas. The playground was named after American football coach Darrell Royal. The arena is now home to the Texas Longhorns.

Brian Denny Stadium - "stadium monster"

The capacity of this sports monster is 101 thousand and 821 seats. The arena was built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA, in 1928. And initially it accommodated only 18 thousand people. Now the audience can fit much more. And while no significant events take place at the stadium, it is used as the home arena of the local university's American football team.

Ohio Stadium

This stadium is located in Columbus, Ohio, USA. It was built back in 1922, and then it received only 66,000 fans. Now the capacity of the Ohio Stadium is 102 thousand 329 people. The arena is used as the home of the Ohio State Buckeyes American football team. It should be noted that there is no lighting in the stadium. That is why all matches are held exclusively during daylight hours. If there is a need for night competitions, then special portable lighting equipment is delivered to the arena.

Nyland Stadium

In sixth place in terms of capacity is Niyland Stadium. It is located in the American city of Knoxville and can accommodate 102 thousand and 455 people. The arena was built in 1921, and then it took only 3,200 fans. The stadium is now home to the Tennessee Volunteers American football team.

Azteca - the largest stadium in Latin America Azteca has seats for 105,000 and 64 people. The arena was built in 1966 in the Mexican capital of Mexico City. And he has already managed to host two World Cups, in 1970 and 1986. On June 22, 1986, Azteca witnessed Maradona score a goal with a hand that was given the name "Hand of God". And three minutes later, Diego scored the "Goal of the Century", which was recognized as the best in the history of the World Cup. Maradona scored a goal after his breakthrough into the penalty area of the England team, then he beat six players, including the goalkeeper. Now the Azteca trains the Mexican national football team. In addition, the 10-time champion of Mexico, the football club "America" plays here.

Beaver Stadium

The fourth place is given to Beaver Stadium. It can accommodate 106 thousand 572 people. And this is the second largest arena in the United States. The stadium was built in 1960, and in the year of construction it accommodated a little more than 46 thousand people. Beaver Stadium is located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. And now the Penn State Nittany Lions American football team is training there.

Michigan Stadium - the largest stadium in the United States

But this is already the largest stadium in North America, the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere. In addition, it is the largest American football arena in the world. Capacity Michigan Stadium 109 thousand and 901 people. The arena was built in 1927 with 72,000 seats. The stadium is located in Ann Arbon, Michinan, where the Michigan Wolverines train. This is where the lacrosse team players hone their skills. Sometimes hockey matches are held at Michingan Stadium. And on December 11, 2010, a hockey match attendance record was set here. More than 104 thousand people came to watch the game between the teams of the two universities.

Indian Youth Stadium

This arena can already accommodate 120,000 people. The Indian Youth Stadium was built in 1984 in the Indian city of Kolkata. It hosts matches of the Indian national football team, as well as games of the football clubs Mohammedan, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal. Athletics competitions are also held here.

May Day Stadium - the largest stadium in the world

This arena is located in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. It can accommodate 150 thousand people and, therefore, can be called the largest stadium in the world. It was built in 1989 specially for the thirteenth festival of students and youth. But now the North Korean football team plays on it.

Externally, the May Day stadium looks like a magnolia flower. The structure is more than 60 meters high, has eight floors in height, and is used not only as a sports ground, but also as a place for holidays and parades. The most memorable is the reception in 1999 by Kim Jong Il of Madeleine Albright.
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Sport is an integral part of every person's life, so many of us have been to a football or hockey match at least once. However, watching a game in an ordinary sports arena is unlikely to make such a global impression as visiting the world's largest stadium, where you can recharge the enthusiasm of thousands of spectators.

TOP 10: the best football stadiums in the world

If you consider yourself a football fan, you simply must know about the most gigantic and grandiose stadiums in the world, a visit to which you will remember for almost a lifetime.

Wembley

Wembley Stadium received the first spectators in 2007 and was built on the site of the old football arena in which matches have been held since the distant 1923.

This is one of the largest sports grounds in the world, accommodating approximately 90,000 fans.

"Zest" stadium - a majestic openwork arch, moving apart in three directions at the same time and being a support for the roof. Convenient steps lead to the seats on the podium, and escalators are provided for those who are tired or people with disabilities.

The stadium is owned by the English Football Association, so the UK national football team holds their training sessions and home matches here. Also, the arena is adapted for rugby and American football competitions. Perimeter the stadium exceeds 1 km. It also often hosts pop and show business stars.

camp Nou

It is located in the capital of the province of Catalonia in Barcelona, that is, in Spain. The stadium was designed by architect Francis Mithansa and built in 1957. Since then, the sole owner of Camp Nou has been FC Barcelona.

it the largest arena in Europe, capable of accommodating up to 100,000 football fans. In addition to the playground itself, there is an office of management and a center for employees officially related to Barcelona. Be sure to visit the museum of the legendary team, which contains their winning trophies, goal records and photographs of matches, as well as belongings of the players of the legendary Barça. It hosts matches of the Olympic Games and Eurocup football.

Santiago Bernabeu

This arena is the home of the Madrid Real Madrid and accordingly located in the Spanish capital. Also, before the world football championships, the Spanish football team trains here. The football ground is named after the former president of the football club, during which the team won the Eurocup 6 times.

The capacity of the stadium is impressive, amounting to more than 80 thousand spectators. The arena is located 4.5 km from the center of Madrid, and the best way to get there is by metro or taxi.

The peculiarity of its design lies in the fact that from any place in the stands there is an excellent view of the football field.

Old Trafford

This is the home arena of the famous team "Manchester United". The stadium is located in, namely in the province of Greater Manchester in the Trafford metropolitan area, and is considered the second largest English stadium after Wembley.

The sports ground is located near the metro station and is designed for 75,000 spectators.

You can buy tickets for Old Trafford four stands: North, South, West or East. The northern one bears the name of Sir Alex Ferguson, the man who contributed to the procession of Manchester United to the heights of glory. All stands, with the exception of the South, are divided into 2 tiers. The North Stand also houses the famous Red Café and the club's museum.

Enfield

The sports arena belongs to the English team "Liverpool". It can simultaneously accommodate about 50 thousand spectators. The beginning of its construction dates back to the distant 1884.

Getting to the stadium is not so easy: entrance is carried out using special smart cards through 80 turnstiles. The football field is surrounded by four stands: the single-tiered Main Stand and Spion Kop and the double-tiered Anfield Road and Centenary Stand.

Maracana

It is the largest soccer field in Brazil, built in Rio de Janeiro in 1950. The size of the field is 105x68 m, and the number of visitors to the stadium can reach 78 thousand people.

"Maracana" is considered the home arena of the teams "Fluminense" and "Flamingo", also here are the training sessions of the Brazilian national team. Other football flagships of the country - "Vasco da Gama" and "Botafogo" - also meet on this site with rivals. The stadium usually hosts Carioca League finals.

Luzhniki

The first match took place here in 1956. After the reconstruction in 2013, the capacity of the stadium increased to 81 thousand people. The sports ground is located in the Moscow district of Khamovniki, near the Sparrow Hills.

The football field is covered with fifth-generation artificial turf. The arena has four connected stands, each of which has a colorful color scoreboard. Grandstand A is considered the main one, since it is here that the VIP sectors and VIP boxes for famous guests are located. Stand B is usually reserved for fans, while Stand D is for the honored guests of the matches.

Sports grounds have recently been added to the stadium, where professional football and futsal teams, as well as tennis players and athletes can train.

Allianz Arena

At this sports ground, located in the Frettmaning Heath, the most beautiful external facade in the world. The stadium is considered a real masterpiece of sports architecture. When Bayern Munich enters the field, the entire body of the building lights up in red, and during the matches of the German national team, the color of the facade changes to white.

The capacity of the stadium is 70-75 thousand people. The arena is made up of 106 lodges, there is also a LEGO store, two kindergartens for toddlers and a club store of the Bayern team, occupying more than 800 m², where you can buy football symbols.

San Siro

It is located in Italy, namely in one of the most famous cities in the country - Milan. The stadium is able to accommodate more than 80 thousand people at the same time and is the "home" for two football clubs included in the TOP of European football: Milan and Inter.

Field dimensions are 105x68 m. The arena is located in city zone 7, and after the match, fans can look into the museum of the history of football teams, where there are pennants, boots, flags and other trophies relating to matches and outstanding football players.

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Donbass-Arena

This is one of the newest arenas for football matches, built in Donetsk in 2009 and became the home field for the local Shakhtar team. A distinctive feature is the complete glazing of the facade, and at night it makes a surreal impression thanks to the original lighting.

The stadium can accommodate a little more 50 thousand people, there are VIP boxes and boxes for corporate customers. Trees have been planted around it, acquiring traditional red and orange colors in autumn in honor of the "home" team of the Donbass Arena. The sports ground has two large monitors.

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Once on them, you will really feel like part football community: these arenas give a majestic impression and give a good view of all the features of the football game.

The largest stadium in the world in terms of capacity is May Day stadium located in North Korea. The complex operates on the sandy island of Seungnado in Pyongyang. The stands are equipped with 150,000 seats, so you won't have to watch the match standing up, there will be enough seats for everyone.

America's largest arenas - photo

On the territory of the Americas, there are some of the largest stadiums in the world, including:

"Azteca", which is located in the capital. Its capacity is 105 thousand people. It is famous for being the only sports arena to have hosted two World Cup finals;
"Memorial Stadium" located in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. It accommodates more than 87 thousand people;

It is in the Memorial Stadium that matches of the University of Nebraska American football team are held.

"Jordan-Hare". It was built in 1939 and is able to accommodate about 87,500 people. It is most often used in matches of the local American football team, the Auburn Tigers;
"Ben Hill Griffin". The sports ground is designed for more than 85 thousand people and is located in the town of Gainesville in Florida;
"Cotton Bowl". This is the real pride of the Texans. The stadium was built in the city of Dallas and can accommodate more than 92,000 fans at the same time. The sports ground was built in 1930.

Sports grounds in Europe

The following major stadiums are located on the territory of the European continent:

The largest fields in Russia

In domestic open spaces, the most impressive in terms of their territory and capacity are the following stadiums:

Huge abandoned building

In 2002, the Detroit Lions left their home stadium. "Silverdome", located in the American town of Pontiac, due to the inability to maintain it. The financial crisis led to the fact that the city municipality also could not leave the arena on its balance sheet.

The abandoned stadium changed hands several times, and now a decision has been made to sell it in parts. The stadium could hold over 80 thousand people, and its construction cost almost 55 million dollars.

Spacious hockey complex

The most impressive hockey stadium in Japan is located in the city of Saitama and is called Saitama Super.

It can fit up to 22500 spectators. Although the Japanese national team does not train here often, the arena often hosts concerts and other entertainment events.

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Some sports arenas, due to their unique features, leave an unforgettable impression even for a person who is not too fond of football or similar games.

Sometimes stadiums become the place of embodiment of the most unusual architectural fantasies. The most amazing and beautiful sports grounds in the world:

"Amazonia" in Brazilian Manaus, accommodating over 40 thousand people, the design of which used the shape of an anaconda. The roof and facade of the arena is somewhat reminiscent of the appearance of the skin of these snakes.
Arena das Dunas in Brazil, whose design resembles a giant flower, the petals of which are stands.
"Velodrome" in Marseille (capacity more than 60 thousand spectators). He gained fame thanks to the original undulating roof.
"Incheon Munhak" in South Korean Incheon with a capacity of more than 50 thousand fans. It attracts attention with an unusual fiberglass roof, reminiscent of ship masts and sails.
"Marina Bay" in Singapore (designed for 30 thousand spectators). He looks amazing.

The football field is located on a floating steel platform near the shore, and the stands for the fans are located on the shore.

Which stadium of the world the most expensive? This is the already mentioned Wembley in the UK. Its reconstruction in 2007 cost the British treasury nearly $1.5 billion.

Most visited stadium. Most of the spectators traditionally come to the matches at the famous Camp Nou in Barcelona. At each game, on average, up to 79,000 seats in the stands are filled, which is about 80% of the arena's capacity.

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Football is perhaps the most popular game in the world, a game that draws millions in front of TV screens and tens of thousands in the stadium. After all, TV, even the best and largest, still does not convey the atmosphere of the Holiday that accompanies any match.

And the more people gather on it at the same time, the brighter and happier this holiday is. And what can we say about the world's largest football stadium that can accommodate ... And by the way, how many people can cheer on it at the same time?

Until recently, any fan would say that the most people can fit in Maracana. But, if you understand it well, it is not. After all, a little less than 89 thousand people fit in this really large stadium. This, of course, is a lot, but far from the limit. See for yourself.

May Day Stadium, Korea, Pyongyang, 150,000 people

Surprisingly, the most grandiose stadium is located in a completely non-football country - in Korea. The country may not be a football country, but the official regime loves everything grandiose and impressive, even the stadium must match.

Therefore, about a quarter of a century ago, a decree was given to build the very best stadium, which has no equal in the world. Its opening was timed to coincide with the 13th Festival of Youth and Students, which was celebrated on May 1, 1989. The construction went well and on schedule (we would) and the stadium opened more than 80 doors for 150,000 people on time.

The architects did their best. The highlight of the stadium is 16 arches closing into a ring, which make it look like a magnolia flower (or a chamomile, which is not so lofty, but more likely).

Theoretically, it is considered the home stadium of the Korean national football team, but more often you can see the famous Chinese theatrical performances on it, where the stands turn into huge screens and changing pictures, and a real extravaganza develops on the field.

For almost a quarter of a century, it has remained an unsurpassed wonder of the world. It has no competitors and is not expected in the near future.

Indian Youth Stadium, India, Kolkata, 120,000 people

The second largest stadium, although it exceeds the wildest fantasies, is still 30,000 seats behind the champion. It is interesting that it is also located in a far from football, but very densely populated country.

It was opened back in 1984. At that time, it was the most spacious stadium with a real miracle of technology. Large screens, artificial turf for running tracks, elevators, own diesel generator capable of supporting the operation of lighting and other devices necessary for the life of the stadium.

It hosts home meetings of several Indian teams and other important matches. But besides football, it also hosts other competitions, primarily in athletics. It is also used for other purposes: dance competitions, theatrical performances and concerts are held at the stadium.

Bukit Jalil Stadium, Malaysia, Kualu Lumpur, 110,000 people

We place this stadium in third place with 110,000 seats. But to avoid disputes, we will immediately stipulate that different sources indicate different capacities: 100,000, 102,000, and so on. The thing is that this stadium has both seating and standing places. And a standing place is a conditional concept (those who rode the subway at rush hour know it). Therefore, we will not be greedy and give him third place.
It was built in 2007 to host the Commonwealth Games, which he did with honor. But even after that, you can regularly see the games of national teams on it, teams stop here as part of their tours.

Azteca, Mexico, Mexico City, 105,000 people

The largest football stadium in South America and one of the largest in the world, it has seen a lot in its more than half a century of history. The finals of two World Cups were held here (which has never happened before). Here Maradona scored his famous “goal of the century”, here the “hand of God” performed by him was also demonstrated.
The stadium still gathers full stands for home matches of the national team and other important sporting events. Interestingly, its declared capacity is 105,000 thousand people, but somehow 132,347 spectators fit in the stadium for the fight of boxers Greg Hogen and Julio Cesar Chavez.
Its architecture is interesting: from the street it does not look so high, but this is a misleading impression, because the field itself is dug 9 meters below ground level. Despite this, it still remains one of the highest arenas in the world.

Bung Karno Stadium, Indonesia, Jakarta. 100,800 people

Closes the top five is another Asian miracle, which was built in 1961. Soviet friends actively helped the locals in this. Apparently, this is why the stadium is somewhat reminiscent of the famous Luzhniki Stadium.

By the way, placing it in fifth place with 100,800 thousand seats, we were a little cunning. This was its original capacity, but now, after several reconstructions, it has decreased and now is about 88,000. But, paying tribute to the genius of the engineers who created this structure half a century ago, we will leave it on the list.

It still hosts all the most significant football events in Indonesia, matches of the Asian Games, as well as numerous cultural events. John Paul II gave a speech here, Linkin Park gathered a full house here.

And we have not yet mentioned the other largest football stadiums: Azadi with a capacity of 100,000 (Tehran, Iran), Campa Nou with 98,900 seats (Barcelona, Spain), Beijing National Stadium with 91,000 (Beijing, China), Wembley with 90 000 (London, England). And only after them comes the famous Maracana.