Jeonju World Cup Stadium

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Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Jeonjuseong
(Fort Jeonju)
Jeonju World Cup Stadium 2016.jpg
Jeonju World Cup Stadium in 2016
Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Full nameJeonju World Cup Stadium
Location1190-13, Yeoui-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, South Korea
Coordinates 35°52′05″N127°03′52″E / 35.868111°N 127.064444°E / 35.868111; 127.064444
OwnerJeonju City Hall
OperatorJeonju City Facilities Management Corporation
Capacity 34,207 [1]
Field size105 by 68 metres (115 by 74 yards)
SurfaceNatural grass
Construction
Broke ground February 2, 1999
OpenedNovember 8, 2001
Construction cost145 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 34,207.

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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. [2] 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. [3]

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.

DateTeam 1Res.Team 2Round
June 7, 2002Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 3–1Flag of Paraguay (1990-2013).svg  Paraguay Group B
June 10, 2002Flag of Portugal (official).svg  Portugal 4–0Flag of Poland.svg  Poland Group D
June 17, 2002Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 0–2Flag of the United States.svg  United States Round of 16

References

  1. ↑ "Jeonbuk Hyundai records first sell-out at Jeonju World Cup Stadium for Hyundai Derby". Chosunbiz. May 29, 2025. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ "2002년 전주월드컵경기장 기공식". news.naver.com (in Korean). February 2, 1999. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Underdogs Al Sadd crowned Asian champions". aljazeera.com. November 5, 2011. Retrieved September 2, 2023.

35°52′05.2″N127°03′52.0″E / 35.868111°N 127.064444°E / 35.868111; 127.064444

Preceded by AFC Champions League
Final venue
2011 		Succeeded by
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