Football is one of the world’s most favorite sports and there are arenas in every part of the world devoted to its football fans. If you are looking for a little more excitement and a large football arena, perhaps you should consider taking a trip to one of the top largest football stadiums in the world 2014. It could be the best way for you to show your support and love of the game.
1. Rungrado May Day Stadium
This stadium is located in Pyongyang, North Korea and it holds a capacity of 150,000 people. It is an architectural monument to communism and it was opened in 1989. Its primary purpose was to host parades or other spectacles, but it has also hosted some national football teams. It is the largest stadium in the world, but due to its location, it may never be a host for a major tournament. A fact that is truly sad because of how amazing it is to see.
2. Salt Lake Stadium
This stadium is located in Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is owned by the Indian Football Association and is capable of holding up to 120,000 football fans. It opened in January 1984. It not only hosts national football games but it is also used by four clubs in India so that they can play football as well. These clubs include the Mohammedan SC, Prayag United, East Bengal FC, and Mohum Bagan FC.
3. Bukit Jalil National Stadium
This stadium which is located in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumper, Malaysia can hold up to 110,000 football lovers as well as fans of other things. It is designed to be a multi-purpose arena and was inaugurated on January 1, 1998. Exactly one year later it was renovated. It is operated under the National Sports Complex and owned by the Malaysian Government. It is the largest stadium in Southeast Asia. The Malaysian national football team calls it home and it was initially built to host the 1998 Commonwealth Games.
4. Estadio Azteca
Mexico City, Mexico is home to the number fourth largest stadium with its capacity of 105,000 people. It is where the Mexican national team call home and it was host to the World Cup final in 1970 and 1986. Because of this it is a natural part of the history of football and it is perhaps one of the most famous arenas of all time.
5. Melbourne Cricket Ground
This arena is best known for cricket but it is also host to the Australian national football team. It is located in Melbourne, Australia and can hold 100,018 people. It has been host to many of Australia’s World Cup Qualifiers and in 2007 it was host to a friendly game between Argentina and The Soceroos. This is one arena that is well on its way to being recognized as a top quality arena.
