Top 10 Biggest Football Stadiums in the World

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8. Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (Indonesia)

Top 10 Biggest Football Stadiums in the World-Bung Karno

This Indonesian stadium has a capacity of around 88,000 and is used by Persija Jakarta and the Indonesian National Football team. It was opened up in the year 1962 and is named under the country’s first president, Sukarno. It is a regular chosen stadium for the AFC Asian cup games and the Suzuki cup. Lady Gaga who had come to visit to Indonesia was to host her concert in this stadium in 2012 but was cancelled due to public protest.

7. The Wembly (England)

Top 10 Biggest Football Stadiums in the World-Wembly

The Wembly must be the most iconic stadiums in English football history. Completed in 2007, it has a total capacity of 90,000 after it was amended from the original stadium that was built in the year 1923. Around £800 million was spent in making the new stadium. This stadium has already hosted a lot of concerts and music events featuring different artists through out the world. First even European NFL fixture in 2007 was also hosted here. Finals of men and women football in the London Olympics 2012, play-offs in English football, League and FA cup finals as well as Champions League finals are hosted here on a regular basis. Didier Drogba of Chelsea has scored goals every time he played in this stadium.

6. The Rose Bowl(United States of America)

Top 10 Biggest Football Stadiums in the World-The rose Bowl

This stadium was opened up in the year 1922 for College American football games. It was later used for World Cup finals of 1994. With around 94,000 capacity, the stadium recorded largest attendance in football after World Cup 1994 games between LA Galaxy and Barcelona in 2009 where Barcelona won the game 2-1. It also hosted the Women World Cup final 1999 recording attendance of 90,185 where USA beat China in an enthralling game by 5-4.

5. NB Stadium (South Africa)

Top 10 Biggest Football Stadiums in the World-NB stadium

This stadium has a total capacity of 95,000 people and was built in the year 1989. It was renovated for the 2010 World Cup for the opening match game. It is one of the historical stadiums in South Africa where Nelson Mandela made his first speech after coming out of prison. Neil Diamond also had his concert in this stadium during his world tour of 2011.

4. Camp Nou (Spain)

Top 10 Biggest Football Stadiums in the World-Camp Nou

Homed to Spanish Giants Barcelona, the Camp Nou was opened up in the year 1957 and has been expanded and renovated many times making the capacity to 100,000. It is one of the best and biggest stadiums in the world. It is also named to be more than a club with the huge support of Barcelona fans. There is nothing else than this stadium that could fit in the beauty of the Barcelona.

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