Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Jeonjuseong (Fort Jeonju) | |
 Jeonju World Cup Stadium in 2016 | |
| Full name | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | 1190-13, Yeoui-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 35°52′05″N 127°03′52″E / 35.868111°N 127.064444°E |
| Owner | Jeonju City Hall |
| Operator | Jeonju City Facilities Management Corporation |
| Capacity | 34,276 |
| Field size | 105 by 68 metres (115 by 74 yards) |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 2, 1999 |
| Opened | November 8, 2001 |
| Construction cost | 145 billion won |
| Tenants | |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (2002–present) | |
Jeonju World Cup Stadium is a football stadium in Jeonju, South Korea. It is the home of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The stadium's capacity is 34,276.
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 in February 1999.[1] It was officially opened on November 8, 2001, by South Korean President Kim Dae-jung.
The venue hosted the final match of the 2011 AFC Champions League.[2]
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.
| Date | Team 1 | Res. | Team 2 | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2002 |  Spain |
3–1 | .svg.png){kind=small} Paraguay |
Group B |
| June 10, 2002 | .svg.png){kind=small} Portugal |
4–0 |  Poland |
Group D |
| June 17, 2002 |  Mexico |
0–2 |  United States |
Round of 16 |
Gallery
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Supplementary stadium -
Exterior of the stadium in 2016 -
Interior of the stadium in 2016
References
- ^ "2002년 전주월드컵경기장 기공식". news.naver.com (in Korean). February 2, 1999. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ "Underdogs Al Sadd crowned Asian champions". aljazeera.com. November 5, 2011. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jeonju World Cup Stadium.
- Jeonju Sports Facilities Management Center Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine (in Korean)
- World Stadiums