Here are 10 iconic football stadiums from around the world with some brief details about each:
1 Maracanã Stadium (Estádio do Maracanã) – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
Known as the “Temple of Football,” it hosted the 1950 World Cup final.
Capacity: Approximately 78,000.
2 Camp Nou – Barcelona, Spain:
Home to FC Barcelona, it’s one of Europe’s largest stadiums.
Capacity: Over 99,000.
3 Old Trafford – Manchester, England:
Iconic home of Manchester United.
Capacity: Around 74,000.
4 Santiago Bernabéu Stadium – Madrid, Spain:
Home to Real Madrid, known for its rich history.
Capacity: Over 81,000.
5 San Siro Stadium (Giuseppe Meazza) – Milan, Italy:
Shared by AC Milan and Inter Milan.
Capacity: Approximately 80,000.
6 Anfield – Liverpool, England:
Home to Liverpool FC, famous for its passionate fans.
Capacity: About 54,000.
7 Signal Iduna Park – Dortmund, Germany:
Known for its “Yellow Wall” and Borussia Dortmund’s incredible support.
Capacity: Over 81,000
8 Allianz Arena – Munich, Germany:
Distinctive for its illuminated exterior and home to Bayern Munich.
Capacity: Around 75,000.
9 Wembley Stadium – London, England:
Hosted numerous historic matches and events.
Capacity: Over 90,000.
10 Estadio Azteca – Mexico City, Mexico:
– Hosted two World Cup finals and known for its passionate crowds.
– Capacity: Approximately 87,000.