Suwon World Cup Stadium


The Suwon World Cup Stadium is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Suwon. It has been home to K League 1 football side Suwon Samsung Bluewings since 2001. The capacity of the stadium is 43,959.
The Suwon World Cup Stadium has the nickname Big Bird. Because the roof of the stadium resembles a bird spreading its wings.

Notable football events

[2001 FIFA Confederations Cup]

2002 FIFA World Cup

The Suwon World Cup Stadium was one of the venues of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and held the following matches:
DateTeam 1ResultTeam 2Round
5 June 20023–2Group D
11 June 20023–3Group A
13 June 20022–5Group C
16 June 20021–1
Round of 16

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