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.

Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Jeonjuseong
(Fort Jeonju)
Full nameJeonju World Cup Stadium
Location1190-13, Yeoui-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, South Korea
Coordinates35.868111°N 127.064444°E / 35.868111; 127.064444
OwnerJeonju City
OperatorJeonju City Facilities Management Corporation
Capacity42,477
SurfaceNatural grass
Construction
Broke groundFebruary 19, 1999
OpenedNovember 8, 2001
Construction cost133.1 billion won
Tenants
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
(2002–present)

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, 2002 Spain3–1 ParaguayGroup B
June 10, 2002 Portugal4–0 PolandGroup D
June 17, 2002 Mexico0–2 United StatesRound of 16

Photos
  • Supplementary stadium
  • Exterior of the stadium in 2016
  • Interior of the stadium in 2016

References

Preceded by
National Olympic Stadium		 AFC Champions League
Final Venue
2011		 Succeeded by
Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium


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