Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Jeonjuseong (Fort Jeonju) | |
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| Full name | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | 1190-13, Yeoui-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, South Korea |
| Owner | Jeonju City |
| Operator | Jeonju City Facilities Management Corporation |
| Capacity | 42,477 |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 19, 1999 |
| Opened | November 8, 2001 |
| Construction cost | 133.1 billion won |
| Tenants | |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (2002–present) | |
Jeonju World Cup Stadium, nicknamed "Fort Jeonju", 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 in February 19, 1999 and was officially opened two years later, in 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. They were Spain v. Paraguay (3-1), Portugal v. Poland (4-0) and Mexico v. U.S. (0-2).
| Date | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2002 |  Spain |
3–1 |  Paraguay |
Group B |
| June 10, 2002 |  Portugal |
4–0 |  Poland |
Group D |
| June 17, 2002 |  Mexico |
0–2 |  United States |
Round of 16 |
References
- 전북 현대와 전주의 미래와 함께하는 전주 월드컵 경기장 - Dream stadium of K-League Template:Ko icon
External links
- Jeonju Sports Facilities Management Center Template:Ko icon
- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Official Site Template:Ko icon
- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Official Site Template:En icon
- World Stadiums
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