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8) Gelora Bung Karno Stadium – Jakarta, Indonesia
Capacity: 88,306
Home Teams: Indonesia National Football Team, Persija Jakarta
One of the most unexpected names on the list, the Gelora Bung Karno stadium was built in 1962 and regularly hosts the matches of the Indonesian national team as well as other major domestic league and cup fixtures. It is also the home ground of Persija Jakarta, one of the most successful Indonesian football clubs.
Its usage is similar to the Wembley and, hence, the inclusion.
7) Wembley Stadium – London, England
Capacity: 90,000
Home Team: England National Football Team
It has been christened as the ‘Mecca of football’ for its association with history and location in the most popular football country in the world. Owned by the FA, it hosts England’s international fixtures and is also the venue for major domestic matches.
The new Wembley was opened in 2007 after bringing down the old Wembley 4 years earlier. Famous musicians and bands have performed at this stadium, which also hosted the football finals of the 2012 Summer Olympics.
6) The Rose Bowl – Pasadena, USA
Capacity: 92,542
Home Team: UCLA Bruins (American Football)
The Rose Bowl is the biggest football stadium in the United States of America. It was the venue for the 1994 FIFA World Cup final, the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup final, the 1984 Olympic gold medal match, and many qualifiers. The stadium was built in 1922, and is recognised as United States National Historic Landmark.
5) Soccer City – Johannesburg, South Africa
Capacity: 94,736
Home Teams: South Africa National Football Team, Kaizer Chiefs FC
The main venue for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the FNB stadium aka Soccer City hosted the opening ceremony and the final, besides other group and knockout encounters. It underwent a major upgrade for the World Cup, and the new design resembles an African pot, hence it was nicknamed ‘The Cabalash’.
It is regularly used by the national team for its international fixtures while it also plays host to the Kaizer Chiefs playing in the Premier Soccer League.
