Top 10 Largest Football Stadiums in the World

The undisputed number one. Its capacity has been revised from the claimed 150,000 to a more realistic 114,000. Even so, this structure in Pyongyang, which looks like a parachute or a flower, is gigantic. Besides the mass games, the national team's qualifying matches are played here.

The largest stadium in Europe is the home of FC Barcelona. It is currently undergoing a massive renovation. Once the 'Espai Barça' project is finished, capacity will even rise to 105,000 covered seats. The stadium is known for its steep stands and the slogan Més que un club (More than a club) spelled out on the seats.

Better known as Soccer City. This stadium in Johannesburg is iconic because of its shape, which resembles a calabash (an African cooking pot). It was the setting for the 2010 World Cup final (where the Netherlands lost to Spain). Its orange exterior gives off a fiery glow at night that symbolizes African culture.

The newest giant on the list. This stadium is located in the New Administrative Capital that Egypt is currently building in the desert. It replaces the Cairo International Stadium as the home of the national team. Its design is inspired by the headdress of Queen Nefertiti.

The holy ground of football. The 'new' Wembley (opened in 2007) is recognizable by the gigantic 134-meter-high arch spanning the stadium. Unlike many other stadiums on this list, it isn't a club stadium but the home of the English national team and the venue for cup finals.

A stadium with legendary status. It is the only stadium in the world to have hosted two World Cup finals (1970 with Pelé and 1986 with Maradona). It sits at high altitude, making it extra tough for visiting teams. It is currently being renovated for the 2026 World Cup.

Located in Kuala Lumpur, this is the largest stadium in Southeast Asia. Malaysia's national team (“Harimau Malaya”) plays here. The stadium is known for its extremely steep stands and the intimidating atmosphere the ultras (“Ultras Malaya”) create during international matches.

Until recently the largest in Egypt, now the country's number two. It lies near Alexandria on the Mediterranean. It was originally built as part of Egypt's bid to host the 2010 World Cup. It is often used for the big finals of the African Champions League.

Officially the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Before seats were installed, it reportedly held 120,000 people. It is the heart of Indian football in the city of Kolkata. The atmosphere during the derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal is one of the fiercest in the world.

The home of River Plate in Buenos Aires. Thanks to recent renovations (removing the athletics track and extending the stands right up to the pitch), it is now the largest stadium in South America. It has overtaken Brazil's Maracanã and Peru's Estadio Monumental.