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Football is a ball sport that is popular all over the world. In 1978, the United Nations designated December 9 as World Football Day to commemorate the happiness brought to people by football. However, this festival is not very present, because for fans, the day of football matches is a festival. For example, the World Cup is currently in full swing!
Today, let us travel to those stadiums that once held the World Cup through remote sensing.
First time: 1930 Uruguay World Cup
0 July 13 to 30, 1930. Due to the 100th anniversary of the independence of Uruguay and the country's national football team won the gold medal in the 1928 Summer Olympics, FIFA decided to hand over the hosting rights to Uruguay. Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 in the final, becoming the first World Cup champion in history.
final venue is Uruguay Century Stadium. Located in Batre Park in Montevideo, Uruguay, the stadium was built in 1929 and is the largest stadium in Uruguay and one of the largest stadiums in the Americas. Because it is one of the most important milestones in football history in South America and even the whole world, on July 18, 1983, the FIFA listed the Century Stadium as a monument to the history of international football, making this stadium the only unique building in the world that has this title.
Uruguay Century Stadium
The 7th: 1962 Chile World Cup
1962 held from May 30 to June 17, 1962. During the bidding process, there were high calls for support for Argentina, and Chile , which had just suffered heavy casualties in the 1960 earthquake, used "We have nothing, we can't lose the World Cup" to reverse the disadvantage and eventually gain the right to host. This competition is mainly focused on "vicious style". Brazilian team player and Bailey , known as the "King of Football", missed the final due to injury. However, Brazil is still the biggest winner, beating Czechoslovakia 3-1 and winning the championship again. Brazilian player Galincha won two personal prizes: Golden Boot and Golden Ball . The final venue of
is the Chile National Stadium, also known as Julio Martiniz Pradanos National Stadium. It is located in the Nuñoa district of Santiago . It was completed in 1938 and is the largest stadium in Chile.
Chile National Stadium
th: 1966 England World Cup
0 July 11 to 30, 1966. This is the first time that the World Cup was held in England and it is also the birthplace of modern football. In the end, England defeated the Federal Republic of Germany 4-2 to win the championship.
The final venue of this World Cup is Wembley Stadium in London. The stadium was first built in 1923 and is also known as the "Imperial Stadium". Its capacity is the second largest in Europe, second only to the Camp Nou Stadium. The skylight on the stadium occupies the world's first. The stadium was rebuilt in 2000. It has a circular stadium with a diameter of nearly 300 meters. It is the largest professional football stadium in Europe.
London Wembley Stadium
11th: 1978 Argentina World Cup
0 June 1 to 25, 1978. The host Argentina defeated the Netherlands 3-1 in overtime in the final, making Argentina the sixth country in World Cup history to win the championship. CCTV also broadcasts the World Cup in China for the first time, and most of the memories of the World Cup by Chinese fans also began in this competition.
final venue is the Antonio Bespuscio Liberti Monument Stadium, generally referred to as the "Monument Stadium". It was built in 1938 and is located in Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the largest stadium in Argentina and the home court of the Argentina national football team.
Argentina Monument Stadium
The 13th: 1986 Mexico World Cup
1986 held from May 31 to June 29, 1986.In the semi-finals, Argentine player Diego Maradona scored two goals in just three minutes, helping Argentina eliminate England 2-1 to enter the semi-finals, and finally defeated the Federal Republic of Germany 3-2 to win the championship, thus allowing the world to witness the birth of another goal king.
Finals Venue Aztec Stadium is located in Mexico City . It was built in 1966 and is the only stadium that has held two World Cup finals. Mexico City is also one of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup football matches, and Aztec Stadium will become the first stadium to host three World Cup events.
Mexico Aztec Stadium
The 14th session: 1990 Italy World Cup
1990 held from June 8 to July 8, 1990. Federal Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final and won the third championship. This World Cup is generally considered to be "conservative" and "boring", with an average of 2.21 goals per game, setting a record of the smallest average number of goals in the FIFA World Cup finals.
final venue Rome Olympic Stadium , is the main stadium in Rome, Italy, and is also the home stadium of Serie A teams Rome and Lazio . The stadium was built and completed in 1953 for the 1960 Summer Olympic Games, and was later renovated for this World Cup football match.
Rome Olympic Stadium
The 15th: 1994 US World Cup
1994 held from June 17 to July 17, 1994. In the final, Brazil defeated Italy 3-2 in a penalty kick and won the championship for the fourth time. This World Cup has achieved great success, with an average number of spectators per game exceeding the record set in 1950, and the total number of spectators also became the highest record at that time with nearly 3.6 million.
final venue is Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. It was opened in October 1922. It is recognized as a historical landmark in California and even the United States. It is one of the most famous venues in sports history. In the final penalty shootout, Italian team Baresi, Massaro and Baggio missed penalty kicks respectively, and the lonely back of the "melancholy prince" Baggio was remembered by the world football world.
American Rose Bowl Stadium
The 16th: 1998 France World Cup
1998 held from June 10 to July 12, 1998. The French team defeated the defending champion of 3-0 in , Brazil, won the World Cup for the first time, and became the 6th host champion in the world. Two years later, it became the supreme double champion legend of "winning the World Cup first and winning the European Cup ".
Finals Venue Stadium 3 is located in Saint-Denis on the outskirts of Paris, France, and was built in 1993. Due to its advanced and expensive facilities, the construction costs a total of US$466 million, making it one of the most advanced stadiums in the world.
France Stadium
7th: 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup
2002 held from May 31 to June 30, 2002. This is the first World Cup held in Asia and the first World Cup held by two countries. In the end, Brazil defeated Germany 2-0 and won the World Cup championship for the fifth time. German national team goalkeeper Oliver Kahn and Brazilian national team forward "Alien" Ronaldo won the Golden Ball Award and the Golden Boot Award. In this World Cup, the Chinese team qualified for qualifying and advanced to the finals for the first time, which is also the only promotion for the national football team so far. The final venue of
is Yokohama International Comprehensive Arena in Japan. Located in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, the stadium was completed and opened in 1998 and is the most popular multi-purpose stadium in Japan.
Yokohama International Comprehensive Arena
The 20th: 2014 Brazil World Cup
0 June 12 to July 13, 2014. The Brazilian national team is currently the team with the most honors in the World Cup, winning 5 World Cup championships in total, and permanently retaining the former World Cup championship trophy Remitt Cup after winning 3 World Cups. But in the semi-finals of this competition, Brazil lost to Germany, while Germany won the championship 1-0 in the final.
Brazil World Cup final stadium is Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is the most prestigious stadium in Brazil. It is officially named Mario Reporter Stadium. It was built when Brazil held the World Cup in 1950. It is a football holy place in Brazil. The Remitt Cup, which is permanently retained by the Brazilians, is stored here.
Brazil Maracana Stadium
2nd: 2022 Qatar World Cup
The Qatar World Cup event in the fierce battle will be held from November 21 to December 18, 2022. This is the first time in history that the World Cup football match was held in Qatar and the Middle East countries in and the second time in Asia. In addition, the Qatar World Cup is the first time that it has been held in the northern hemisphere in winter and the first time that it has been held by a country that has never reached the World Cup finals. The final of
will be held at 18:00 on December 18, local time at Lusser Stadium . Lucerne Stadium is located in Lucerne New City, about 15 kilometers north of Doha , the capital of Qatar. It is adjacent to the Persian Gulf in the east and the Haul Highway in the west. It is the main stadium for Qatar to host the World Cup in 2022. The appearance of the
court is inspired by date bowls and enamel lanterns, and the overall saddle shape is.
Qatar Lucerne Stadium
Which World Cup and which stadium impresses you the most?
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Source: Chinese Academy of Sciences Aerospace Information Innovation Institute
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