
Famous Stadiums that held Finals
The World Cup is undoubtedly one of the most popular sporting events in the world, and its appeal transcends every boundary. In fact, hundreds of millions of viewers tune in to catch all the action and excitement during this mega event. There have been 21 previous editions of this tournament, with its first appearance coming way back in 1930. In our articles, we take a look at some of the most famous stadiums to have hosted a World Cup final.
Maracanã Stadium held the 1950 and 2014 World Cup Final
The Maracanã Stadium is a football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The stadium is also known as the "Cathedral of Football" and it was once the largest stadium in the world. It has a capacity of almost 74,000 people, making it the third…
184The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium held the 1982 World Cup Final
1982 was Spain's turn to host the FIFA World Cup and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium was the venue for the final between Italy and West Germany, where Italy won 3 - 1 in front of a 90 000 capacity crowd.…
178Stade de France Stadium held the 1998 World Cup Final
The Stade de France is a well-known football stadium, that can also be used for rugby and ice hockey. It’s situated in the town of Saint-Denis, north of Paris. With a capacity of almost 80,000 people, the stadium was opened in 1998 for the…
199A look at the famous Wembley Stadium
With a capacity of 90,000, Wembley Stadium is the third-largest stadium in the UK. First opened in 1923 and home to the English national team for almost a century, in 1966 England triumphed over West Germany in the World cup final. It was closed…
183Olympiastadion held the 1974 and 2006 World Cup Final
The Olympiastadion in Munich has been the home ground of Bayern Munich since the club was founded in 1900. It was also the ground where they won their first-ever Bundesliga title in 1965. It has been used for many high-profile events besides…
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