Football, also known as soccer, is the world’s most popular sport, with millions of fans around the globe. In many countries, football stadiums are not just places to watch a game, but they are also cultural landmarks and sources of national pride. Here are the ten biggest football stadiums in the world by seating capacity:
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium – Pyongyang, North Korea – 150,000: The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is not just the biggest football stadium in the world, but it is also the largest stadium in the world by seating capacity. It was completed in 1989 and is primarily used for mass gymnastics and military parades, although it has also been used for football matches.
Salt Lake Stadium – Kolkata, India – 85,000: Salt Lake Stadium, officially known as Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, is the second-largest football stadium in the world. It is the home stadium of two Indian football clubs, ATK Mohun Bagan and East Bengal FC, and has hosted numerous international football matches.
Bukit Jalil National Stadium – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 87,411: Bukit Jalil National Stadium is the largest football stadium in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. It was built in 1998 for the Commonwealth Games and has since hosted many major football events, including the 2007 AFC Asian Cup and the 2017 Southeast Asian Games.
Azadi Stadium – Tehran, Iran – 85,000: Azadi Stadium, also known as the Aryamehr Stadium, is the national stadium of Iran. It was built in 1971 and has hosted many important matches, including the 1974 Asian Games and the 1998 AFC Asian Cup.
FNB Stadium – Johannesburg, South Africa – 94,736: The FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City, was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and hosted the opening match and the final. It is the largest stadium in South Africa and is the home stadium of the South African national football team.
Camp Nou – Barcelona, Spain – 99,354: Camp Nou is the largest football stadium in Europe and the home stadium of FC Barcelona. It was built in 1957 and has hosted many important football matches, including the final of the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
Wembley Stadium – London, England – 90,000: Wembley Stadium is one of the most famous football stadiums in the world. It was built in 2007 and replaced the old Wembley Stadium, which had been the home of English football since 1923. Wembley has hosted many important football matches, including the final of the 2011 UEFA Champions League.
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium – Jakarta, Indonesia – 76,127: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, also known as GBK Stadium, is the largest football stadium in Indonesia. It was built in 1962 and has hosted many important football matches, including the 2007 AFC Asian Cup.
Borg El Arab Stadium – Alexandria, Egypt – 86,000: Borg El Arab Stadium is the largest football stadium in Egypt and the second-largest stadium in Africa. It was built in 2007 and has hosted many important football matches, including the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Estadio Azteca – Mexico City, Mexico – 87,523: Estadio Azteca is the largest football stadium in Mexico and one of the most famous stadiums in the world. It was built in 1966 and has hosted many important football matches, including the 1970 and 1986 FIFA World Cup finals.