JeonJu World Cup Stadium
Jeonjuseong
(Fort Jeonju)
Full nameJeonju World Cup Stadium
Location1190-13, Yeoui-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, South Korea
Coordinates35°52′05″N 127°03′52″E / 35.868111°N 127.064444°E / 35.868111; 127.064444
OwnerJeonju City
OperatorJeonju City Facilities Management Corporation
Capacity36,781
SurfaceNatural grass
Construction
Broke groundFebruary 19, 1999
OpenedNovember 8, 2001
Construction cost133.1 billion won
Tenants
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
(2002–present)

Jeonju World Cup Stadium is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Jeonju. It is the home of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The stadium's capacity is 42,477. The final of 2011 AFC Champions League was held at this stadium.[1]

History

The Jeonju World Cup Stadium was constructed for the 2002 FIFA World Cup which was co-hosted by South Korea and Japan. The construction of the stadium started on February 19, 1999, and was officially opened two years later, on November 8, 2001, by South Korean President Kim Dae-jung.

2002 FIFA World Cup

Jeonju World Cup Stadium hosted three matches of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, hosting two group stage matches and one Round-of-16 match.

DateTeam #1Res.Team #2Round
June 7, 2002 Spain3–1 ParaguayGroup B
June 10, 2002 Portugal4–0 PolandGroup D
June 17, 2002 Mexico0–2 United StatesRound of 16

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References

  1. "Underdogs Al Sadd crowned Asian champions". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-09-02.

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