Top 7 football stadiums of the world
source: press release; author: michał
Considering the kind of popularity football enjoys throughout the world, it’s no surprise that there are a great number of impressive football stadiums in all corners of the world. However, there are some that stand out as iconic landmarks, and are counted amongst the world’s best stadiums today.
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Many of these popular football stadiums are also constructed in collaboration with major players in the football betting industry (including the likes of Bet365, SBAT etc.). Let’s take you through the top 7 football stadiums in the world that you should know about.
Wembley, UK
This stadium has earned the top spot as the best football stadium owing to its sheer size. It was reopened in the year 2007, having been rebuilt at the same place where it stood earlier. It’s the home ground of the English football team, and is expected to stay so for many more years. The latest is that Wembley Stadium is going to bid for the 2023 Champions League Final!
Allianz Arena, Germany
Home stadium of Bayern Munich, the European champions, it’s the third-biggest stadium in Germany, having a capacity of around 70,000 spectators. It’s a marvel to look at when it’s all lit up during the evening and night hours.
Old Trafford, UK
Commonly referred to as the Theatre of Dreams, it’s an iconic football stadium that also serves as the home ground for the Manchester United football team. All aspiring football players dream of getting a chance to play at this stadium someday.
Camp Nou, Spain
Standing solid at the fourth position, Camp Nou in Spain is the biggest stadium in all of Spain, which is also home to the Barcelona football team. It has been blessed with the presence of some of the biggest names in the football history, Lionel Messi being the recent one among them.
Azteca, Mexico
One of the main reasons why Azteca football stadium is considered one of the top 10 football stadiums in the world is because it has successfully hosted not one, but two FIFA World Cup finals. It is also widely recognised throughout the world for those two events. Having a capacity of 100,000 spectators, this football stadium holds a special place in the hearts of football fans across the world, especially the Mexicans. Having suffered damages during the recent earthquake in Mexico, Azteca is under repairs right now.
Soccer City, South Africa
Formerly recognised as the First National Bank Stadium, South Africa’s soccer city football stadium is situated at Johannesburg, and was specially constructed for hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Having a capacity of around 90,000 spectators, this football stadium is a testimony to the growth of sport in this African country. It definitely deserves a place among the top football stadiums of the world.
Bernabeu, Spain
Real Madrid, one of the most successful football clubs of Europe plays frequently at this stadium. It has been honoured by some of the greatest names in the football history. In fact, Cristiano Ronaldo refers to Bernabeu as his home!
Anfield, UK
The Anfield football stadium, the home ground of Liverpool football club offers an electric environment that must be experienced by every football fan in the world. Although its capacity of 54,074 spectators isn’t as big as compared to some of the other stadiums in this list, it certainly deserves a place in any top stadiums list owing to its atmosphere, especially during the European league matches.
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