Sport has led to the development of one of the beautiful stadiums in the world. Some of these stadiums are indeed huge and magnificent.
These areas are not only huge or impressive but they hold many memories of footballers and their fans as the game of football is plagued in these beautiful stadiums.
While some of them are a new modern-day architectural marvel, others are old but quite amazing to behold.
Football is an indoor sport, but sometimes it's also played indoor in a multipurpose area that has retractable roofs.
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Today this article will be taking you around the "11 Most Beautiful Stadiums in the World"
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ln no particular order, here is the rundown of our list. You will be amazed by the beautiful stadiums that exist. Ready for the ride? let's go!
RIO DE JANEIRO(BRAZIL)
Marana stadium Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) in world football Americana is one of the most notable arenas, located in one of the most beautiful cities in the World. It's officially called the Estadio journalist of Mario Filho.
This historic studying was opened in 1950 to host the FIFA World cup. The stadium hosted the 1950 world cup group stage match between Brazil and Uruguay that saw a staggering capacity of almost 200,000 people, 199,854, precisely.
Although the host tasted bitter defeat, they will go down as one of the classics in the game history.
64 years later, for the 2014 edition of the quadrennial tournament, America's capacity was reduced to house over 78,000 spectators. The stadium hosts the home game for 4 Brazilian clubs – Vasco, Botafogo, Flange, and Fluminense.
Also hosted games in the 1989 and 2019 America, 2013 FIFA Confederation cup, and the 2016 summer Olympics.
Overlooked by the Christ and the redeemer statue. And the imposing Corcovado Mountain, the Americana stadium is the second-largest football stadium in South Africa. And it's arguably one of the most scenic ones.
NATIONAL STADIUM, TAIWAN
This studio was formerly known as the world game stadium.
It's a multipurpose stadium in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
It's currently the largest and best stadium in Taiwan in terms of capacity. It was completely in 2009 and is used mostly for football matches, and it hosted the main events for the 2009 world games.
The stadium has a capacity of 55,000 people. Since the conclusion of the games, the stadium has been used for some Taiwanese football team matches and is home to the Taiwan national team. The stadium designed by Japanese architect, Toyo Ito, is made of solar energy to provide its power bed needs. The stadium's semi-spiral-shaped life a dragon is the first stadium in the world to provide power using solar power technology. The solar panels covering the vast external face of the stadium can generate most of the power required for its operation as well as additional power that can be saved energy. It's one of the top beautiful stadiums in the world.
SOCCER CITY, SOUTH AFRICA
This stadium was opened in 1989. The first national bank stadium is known as the Soccer City. It was renovated in 2009 ahead of the 2010 World cup in South Africa.
This stadium is located in Johannesburg, it's the largest sports ground on the African continent. It's aptly located on the side of the old gold mine. The historical source of Johannesburg, previously known as FNB Stadium, its major facelift for the World cup 2010 was inspired by the traditional African pottery.
Though it's home to South African club sites –Kaizer chiefs, the stadium is fondly remembered for hosting the showpiece event of the 2010 World cup final. It's also remembered for hosting the opening game and goal of the tournament, Siphiwe Tshabalala finding a thumping effort. It's indeed a wonderful football stadium.
SAN SIRO, ITALY
The stadium is also known as the "Giuseppe Meazza", it's one of the oldest and largest stadiums in the World. Milan giants, AC Milan, and Inter Milan call San Siro their home.
It was originally built in 1926 to accommodate 35,000 people, and the stadium has been renovated four times. However, the most major change came in the 1990s when San Siro was changed into an all-seating venue, it housed 80,000 people.
Four towers were placed in each corner to serve as the foundation of the new red girder roof giving San Siro a visual aesthetic unlike any other field in the World.
In 1980, it was renamed after two-time FIFA World cup winner, Giuseppe Meazza, one of the most distinguished Italian football players, who played for both AC and Inter. The San Siro was initially designed to host 35,000 spectators, but right now, it can house up to 80,000 spectators.
Some prominent games played in the stadium include the San Siro played host to three matches in 1934, the FIFA World cup tournament, and three Euro 80 matches.
Being a multipurpose arena, the San Siro has also hosted numerous concerts.
SANTIAGO BERNABEU, SPAIN
This stadium was originally opened in 1947 and has since been renovated twice in 1982 and 2001 to match the ambitions of the Galácticos.
The stadium has been home to many of the World's greatest payers over the years with the likes of fairing Puskas Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, and Cristiano Ronaldo all strutting their stuff in the famous ground.
During this time, the world's most expensive player, Gareth Bale moved to the Santiago Bernabeu affirming Real Madrid a footballing giant. This stadium is home to one of Europe's most successful clubs with 9 European titles to their name.
Real Madrid placed in the upper echelon of World football is secured, and there could be no more fitting venue for such a club to play.
Though overshadowed by the camp news capacity, the Santiago Bernabeu has always been the first pick when it comes to hosting football events, and due to its s prestige is likely to do so for years to come.
THE FLOAT, SINGAPORE
This Singapore also known as the Marina Bay floating platform, it's the World's largest floating stage and football stadium. It is located in the Marina reservoir in the Marina Bay central region of Singapore. It was built in 2007, a platform which was originally intended as a temporary stadium for events in place of the National Stadium in calling, which was demolished to be rebuilt as part of the Singapore sports hub.
The Beautiful space is made completely off the steel. The field can best up to 1,070 tons —that is equivalent to the total weight of 9,000 people, 200 tons of stage arsenal, and 33,010 military vehicles.
Made entirely of steel, the floating platform on Marina Bay measures 120 by 83 meters, 395 by 272 ft, which is 5% larger than the football pitch at the National stadium. The gallery at the stadium has a seating capacity of 27,000 people.
Since 2010, the stadium has also been the venue for the graduation parade of full-time National servicemen passing out from the basic military center upon completing their basic military training.
Other events in the stadium include the Singapore National Day parade, sports, concerts, exhibitions, and arts and cultural performances.
ESTADIO AZTECA, MEXICO CITY
Azteca is a multi-purpose stadium located in Mexico City. It's the official home of the football club America and the Mexico National football team.
The stadium sits at an altitude of 2,200ft and 7,200ft above sea level. It has an official capacity of 8,000 to 7,523. It's the largest stadium in Mexico.
In 2018, the stadium also served as the home of Cruz Azul. The National football league (NFL) features one cane at Estadio Azteca per season as a part of their international series. It's the first to have hosted two FIFA World cup finals. It also hosted the 1986 quarterfinal match between Argentina and England, in which Diego Maradona scored both the "hand of God" goal and the goal of the century.
The stadium also hosted the game of the century. This stadium was also the principal venue for the football tournament of the summer Olympics, and the 1971 women's World cup.
In addition, it's scheduled to host Ganges in the 2026 FIFA World cup. It's the third-largest football stadium in the world, and it is one of the finest.
CAMP NOU, BARCELONA
Barcelona Camp nou Cauldron opened in 1957, is one of the largest sports stadiums in the World, and is the largest football stadium in Europe.
It was assigned by architects Francesc Mitjans I Miró, Josep Soteras Mauri, and Norman Foster.
The World Camp Nou translated to new ground. It was a significant upgrade on Barcelona's old less squad ground that could house only 48,000 spectators. Barcelona's motto, Mes Que in club more than a club is iconic throughout the footballing world. And their stadium is a huge part of everything Barcelona stands for.
The Camp Nou name becomes more popular, and Barcelona it as the official name of their home ground from 2000 to 2010 with the capacity to seat 99,354 spectators. Camp Nou is one of the few football stadiums across the continent to fulfill youth as stringent category 4 stadium regulations with regards to facilities service and capacity.
On days when there's no match, one can have access to the FC Barcelona museum, backstage areas of the stadium like the dressing rooms, and the opportunity to step out into the imposing arena. An entire section of the museum which is minimally lit but ultra-modern is dedicated to Lionel Messi. (Tour experience Desde 26 euros).
ALLIANZ ARENA, GERMANY
The stadium is home to Bavarian giants, Bayern Müchen since the 2005-2006 season. It's the second-largest football stadium in Germany with a capacity to house 75,000 spectators. The stadium is renowned for its exterior of inflated F plastic panels that can be lit up in various shades of white, red, or blue.
It's the first in the world to have a full color-changing exterior that indicates which two teams are playing- Red for Bayern and blue for Müchen.
On a dear night, the little Allianz arena designed by swiss architect, Jacques Herzog, and Pierre de Meuron can be reportedly spotted from Austrian mountain tops about 80 kilometers away.
The Allianz arena hosted six matches of the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2012 UEFA Champions League final in which Bayern Müchen was beaten by Chelsea.
The relatively new allianz arena is already making a name for itself as one of the greatest stadiums in world football.
WEMBLEY STADIUM, ENGLAND
This new stadium is reopened in 2007. The new Wembley was built on the site of the previous 1923 Wembley Stadium, famous as one of the electric atmospheres in world football.
The new design has encompassed everything great about the original stadium and has added to that far ahead. The famous twin towers may no longer be standing but in their place is the Wembley arch.
The arena comes at the top of the list of the most impressive sports venues on the continent. The most distinct feature is the 7,840 times steel roof structure that eliminates the need for pillars and includes the 436 football steel arch to support a retractable section.
Wembley stadium is, without doubt, the most iconic stadium in world football with a capacity of 90,000 people, holding some of the most prestigious events in Europe. And international football is now commonplace at the home of football.
BIRD'S NEST STADIUM
Technically speaking, the stadium we are referring to right now is not officially known as Bird's Nest Stadium. Instead, it's known as the Beijing National Stadium. But it's just about anyone who goes there or who has seen it throughout many trips, they all referred by its nickname as Nest Stadium. The way the building is constructed with the entertaining pieces and beams in search looks like how a bird constructs a nest with twigs and branches.
The only difference here is that Bird's Nest Stadium is made of 42000 tons of steel, which made it the biggest steel building ever when it was opened in 2008.
But why use that much steel?
Well that simple, the Chinese wanted the building to last and with its materials barring a disaster imposing upon it. The building could easily last over a hundred years which is good for the Chinese. The stadium can hold 91,100 people which in turn can make them a lot of money if they can sell out the venue on the regular.
To also help ensure that the stadium lasts against mother nature, they made a new kind of steel called Q35 which can withstand earthquakes as well as endure flux weathering temperatures, that Beijing China is known to have you around.
Quite amazing that football stadiums can be this beautiful. Well, it's just a tip of an iceberg, there are still many other beautiful stadiums that exist in the world.
