Today we will embark on a journey through ten unique football stadiums in the world! 

Montjuic Stadium in Barcelona, Olympic Stadium in Athens, famous Maracana, Rio de Janeiro... Each of them makes football fans' hearts beat faster! Get ready for the breathtaking scale, history and beauty!

Maracana, Rio de Janeiro

The Maracana is not just a stadium. It's a legend. Built in 1950, it has become the arena of the greatest matches in history. The stadium is surrounded by the greenery of Rio and always sounds like a song of samba and football passion. After the reconstruction, the stadium can accommodate up to 87,000 people. In 2014, the final between Germany and Argentina was held here. 

Montjuic Stadium, Barcelona

Built in 1927. The stadium is located on a hill with stunning views of Barcelona and the sea. It's not just a stadium - it's a stage with a panorama of the city! The stadium holds about 56,000 people and Barca's home matches are often held here. Opposite the stadium is the National Museum of Art, a magnificent building

Olympic Stadium in Athens

Built in 1982 and renovated for the 2004 Olympics, this stadium witnessed the 2007 Champions League final. The monumental arch of Calatrava and the landscapes of Athens make it truly magnificent! Capacity: about 72,000 spectators for football matches. 

 Rajamangala, Bangkok

Thailand's main stadium, opened in 1998, holds more than 50,000 spectators. The spirit of Asia reigns here - it hosted the Asian Games and became the arena for heated national team matches! Capacity: about 51 thousand spectators. 

Monumental, Buenos Aires

The heart of Argentine football since 1938. It was here that Argentina won the World Cup for the first time in 1978. For the fans, River Plate is the temple of football. The capacity is about 85 thousand people. It is the largest stadium in South America. Concerts by AC/DC, Coldplay, and the Rolling Stones were held here, and the architects were inspired by the colosseum.

Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow

Olympic Finals-80. Champions League. World championship. Luzhniki Stadium is a story. This is the scale. It is the main football symbol of Russia. And all this is in the very center of Moscow, by the river and Vorobyovy Gory. The stadium holds more than 80,000 spectators, and in 2008 it hosted the Champions League final between Manchester and Chelsea.

Gazprom Arena, St. Petersburg

Futuristic design, retractable roof, and all this is on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. Built in 2017, the arena has already hosted the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020 matches. The magnificent view opens around the stadium, which holds 67,000 spectators. 

Vodafone Park, Istanbul

One of the most stylish stadiums in Europe! It was opened in 2016 and has already hosted the UEFA Super Cup. On the shores of the Bosphorus, next to the Dolmabahce Palace, football meets history and beauty here. It accommodates more than 42 thousand people.

Each of these stadiums is not just an arena. It is a cultural symbol, a place of power, and a part of the history of world football. Wherever you are, football unites you!

Authors of the photo and video: Dmitry Moiseenko, Sergey Semenov, Stanislav Sedov

15 August 2025