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.

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.

Jeonju World Cup Stadium

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.

Jeonju World Cup Stadium

Photos

References

전북 현대와 전주의 미래와 함께하는 전주 월드컵 경기장 - Dream stadium of K-League

External links

Jeonju Sports Facilities Management Center

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Official Site

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Official Site

World Stadiums

Buildings and structures in Jeonju

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

2002 FIFA World Cup stadiums in South Korea

Football venues in South Korea

Sports venues in North Jeolla Province

Sport in Jeonju

Sports venues completed in 2001

K League 1 stadiums

2001 establishments in South Korea

Jeonju World Cup Stadium