5 Largest Stadium In The World

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December 3, 2018

The 5 largest stadiums in terms of audience capacity in the world.

5. FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa

Capacity: 94,736

Host country: South African national team and Kaizer Chiefs

Also known as the "City of Football" the First National Bank (FNB) Stadium opened in 1989 and was renovated in 2009 to welcome the 2010 world cup.

4. Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran

Capacity:  95,225

Host country: Iran national team, Esteghlal FC, and Pesepolis FC

Opened in 1973, the Azadi stadium was close to being the venue for the 1984 Olympics but Iran withdrew from the host's nominations due to political issues. The stadium architecture aims to increase the audio volume of the audience in order to intimidate the opponents in attendance.

3. Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico

Capacity: 95,500

Host country: Mexico National Team and Club América

The first stadium to host 2 world cup finals (1970 and 1986). This stadium witnessed Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal against England in the 1986 World Cup final rounder.

2. Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain

Capacity: 99,354

Host country: FC Barcelona

Camp Nou was built in 1957 and has undergone two renovations to become one of the largest stadiums in the world today for Barcelona. The stadium is also used by the Catalan national team.

1. Rungrado May Day Stadium, Pyongyang, Korea Utara

Capacity: 150,000

Home team: North Korea

The largest stadium in terms of capacity in the world falls to the Rungrado Stadium in North Korea. The stadium is often used as a venue for North Korean independence festivals and parties. This stadium has received an award from the Guinness World of Record when it held a dance choreography involving tens of thousands of people. According to rumors, this stadium has also been used as a place for the death penalty for one of the top military officers who are considered to have defected.

These are some of the biggest stadiums in the world in terms of audience capacity. Gelora Bung Karno Stadium can also be considered as one of the largest stadiums in the world. Gelora Bung Karno Stadium is included in the top 15 of the world's major stadiums. Hopefully we can maintain sports facilities and stadiums in Indonesia so that their quality can be maintained like big stadiums abroad.

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