When it comes to tourism, football stadiums are a big draw for fans.Many stadiums have been the scene of important historical events for their country.
On this occasion we share with you the stadiums that have hosted World Cup finals, those in which moments of emotion and happiness have been experienced before a team proclaiming itself champion.
Centenario Stadium
1930 – Argentina
Capacity: 65,235
Winner: Uruguay
City: Montevideo
It was declared on July 18, 1983 and declared by FIFA as a "Historical Monument of World Football", being the only construction of this type that holds that title in the world.
Nazionale PNF Stadium
1934 – Italia
Capacity: 50,000
Winner: Italia
City: Roma
It was demolished in 1957 to make way for the Flaminio Stadium.
Olympique de Colombes Stadium
1938 – Francia
Capacity: 14,000
Winner: Italia
City: Colombes
Today it is the headquarters of the Racing Club of Paris and is called Stade Olympique Yves du Manoir.
Do Maracana Stadium
1950 – Brasil
Capacity: 96,000
Winner: Uruguay
City: Río de Janeiro
The most prominent stars of world football such as Pelé, Ronaldo and Maradona have paraded on its grass.
Wankdorf Stadium
1954 – Suiza
Capacity: 22,000
Winner: Alemania
City: Berna
It was demolished in 2001 and replaced by the Stade de Suisse in the same city.
Rasunda Stadium
1958 – Suecia
Capacity: 36,608
Winner: Brasil
City: Solna
The Swedish Rasunda stadium is one of only two in the world - the other being the Rose Bowl in California - that can boast of having held the final of the FIFA World Cup (1958) and the FIFA Women's World Cup. FIFA (1995).
Nacional Stadium
1962 – Chile
Capacity: 47,000
Winner: Brasil
In 2003 it was declared by the Council of National Monuments of Chile as a historical monument because it was considered a site of memory after the milestones that occurred in the place.
Wembley Stadium
1966 – Inglaterra
Capacity: 82,000
Winner: Inglaterra
City: Londres
Wembley Stadium is the largest and most prestigious sports stadium in London. It is the home ground of the England football team.
Azteca Stadium
1970 – México
Capacity: 107,000
Winner: Brasil
City: CDMX
The inauguration of the Azteca Stadium took place at 12 noon on May 29, 1966. That day the first match was held: Club América vs Torino Futbol Club de Italia.
Olympiastadion
1974 – Alemania
Capacity: 69,250
Winner: Alemania
City: Berlín
The Colosseum in the German capital has witnessed a world war, the Olympic Games, football World Cups and numerous sports finals.
Monumental Stadium
1978 – Argentina
Capacity: 74,624
Winner: Argentina
City: Buenos Aires
It is also known as the Antonio Vespucio Liberti Stadium or Monumental de Núñez and is home to Club Atlético River Plate.
Santiago Bernabeu
1947 – España
Capacity: 85,454
Winner: Italia
City: Madrid
On November 14, 2007, a month before the celebration of its 60th anniversary, UEFA awarded the Santiago Bernabéu the category of 'Elite Stadium2'.
Azteca Stadium
1986 – México
Capacity: 107,000
Winner: Argentina
City: CDMX
It is the only stadium to host two World Cup finals. Mexico 1970 and 1986.
Olimpico Stadium
1928 – Italia
Capacity: 82,307
Winner: Alemania
City: Roma
Inaugurated in 1953, it was built to host the Olympics that took place in the Italian capital.
Rose Bowl
1994 – Estados Unidos
Capacity: 94,392
Winner: Estados Unidos
City: Pasadena
The stadium has hosted the National Football League Super Bowl five times.
Stade de France
1998 – Francia
Capacity: 81,338
Winner: Francia
City: Saint-Denis
Built for the 1998 Soccer World Cup, the Stade de France is the largest stadium in the country.
International Stadium de Yokohama
2002 – Japón
Capacity: 72,327
Winner: Brasil
City: Yokohama
Since March 1, 2005, its name has changed to Nissan Stadium because it is owned by the automobile company Nissan Motor Co.
Olympiastadion
2006 – Alemania
Capacity: 77,166
Winner: Italia
Since 1985, the German Cup final has been held there every year, and for several years it also hosted the matches of the Berlin Thunder American football team.
Soccer City
2010 – Sudáfrica
Capacity: 1989
Winner: 94,736
Soccer City celebrated everything from the 1996 African Cup of Nations final, where South Africa won, to Nelson Mandela's first speech in front of a large audience. It is the largest stadium in Africa.
Do Maracana Stadium
2014 – Brasil
Capacity: 96,000
Winner: Alemania
The stadium, declared cultural heritage of Brazil, has a walk of fame where the best soccer players in the world, like Pelé, have left their mark.
Luzhniki Stadium
2018 – Rusia
Capacity: 80,000
Winner: Por definirse
It was planned in 90 days and built in 450, a record for the time. It was inaugurated on July 31, 1956, with a soccer duel: USSR beat China 1-0.
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