Jeonju World Cup Stadium


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.

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, 20023–1Group B
June 10, 20024–0Group D
June 17, 20020–2Round of 16

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