Soccer, also known as football in many parts of the world, is immensely popular, and many countries have built large stadiums to accommodate the passionate fan base. Here are some of the largest soccer stadiums in terms of seating capacity.
- Rungrado 1st of May Stadium - Pyongyang, North Korea:
- This stadium, located in North Korea's capital, Pyongyang, is often considered the largest stadium in the world by seating capacity. It has a reported capacity of around 150,000 spectators.
- Salt Lake Stadium (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan) - Kolkata, India:
- Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata is one of the largest soccer stadiums in terms of seating capacity. It can hold around 85,000 spectators.
- FNB Stadium (Soccer City) - Johannesburg, South Africa:
- The FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City, hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup final. It has a capacity of approximately 88,920.
- Azadi Stadium - Tehran, Iran:
- Azadi Stadium is the largest stadium in Iran and has a seating capacity of around 78,116. It is primarily used for football matches and other sporting events.
- Estadio Azteca - Mexico City, Mexico:
- Estadio Azteca is one of the most iconic stadiums in the world and hosted the FIFA World Cup finals in 1970 and 1986. Its seating capacity is approximately 87,523.
- MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) - Melbourne, Australia:
- While primarily a cricket stadium, the MCG has hosted numerous soccer matches, including the 2000 Sydney Olympics. It can accommodate over 100,000 spectators.
- Borg El Arab Stadium - Alexandria, Egypt:
- Borg El Arab Stadium is one of the largest stadiums in Africa, with a seating capacity of around 86,000. It is used for various sporting events, including soccer.
- MetLife Stadium - East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA:
- Although primarily an American football stadium, MetLife Stadium has hosted international soccer matches and has a seating capacity of approximately 82,500.
- Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest) - Beijing, China:
- The Beijing National Stadium, famous for its unique design, hosted the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has a seating capacity of around 80,000.
- Wembley Stadium - London, England:
- Wembley Stadium, known for its rich football history, can hold approximately 90,000 spectators. It has hosted numerous historic matches and events.
Please note that stadium capacities can change due to renovations or modifications, so it's advisable to check the most up-to-date information if you plan to attend an event at any of these stadiums.
