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Football Stadiums Worth Visiting Where World Cup Finals Were Played

Travel: A Hobby Anyone Should Take Up

One of the biggest mistakes a human can make is confining themselves to their home country, and not taking the steps to explore and venture out into new environments, new cultures, and new locales. 

One may be afraid of the culture shock, some may be afraid to venture into new environments, and others may be afraid of the numerous scams which may run rampant in different locales, but with the lowering fees for flights and the exercise of some caution, and a step out of their comfort zone, one can find themselves enraptured within a beautiful new locale.  

Travel is suitable for people from all walks of life and interests. You are never too old to travel, no matter what you may think, and the memories you can make abroad are some to cherish. If you’re a football fan, another adequate reason to travel would be to see some of the breathtaking stadiums where the World Cup finals were played. 

In honor of the World Cup being on the horizon, and with hype building up everywhere one looks, from World Cup sportsbooks to radio and TV stations, here are some of the most prominent stadiums that have hosted the World Cup finals. 

Estadio Centenario

Situated in Uruguay, the same country in which famous Player Luis Suarez hails, the Estadio Centenario has a role in history as being the first ever football stadium to ever hold a world cup final match, as it was used in the 1930 finals in the game between Uruguay and Argentina, a classic game which led to a 4-2 score for the former, and setting the stage for history to unfold with 22 more world cup matches, and a 23rd on the horizon. 

Wembley Stadium

The World Cup in 1966 was a remarkable achievement, and it is often cited as one of the tournament’s most memorable years since it included some of the most exciting matches and games. The late football hero Alf Ramsay oversaw a remarkable play at Wembley stadium between the United Kingdom football team and the West German football team, which resulted in a stunning victory for the United Kingdom football team by a score of 4-2 in front of their home fans. 

Ever since Ramsay led his team onto the field and steered them to victory, that day has been a source of pride for the British people and the stadium has been immortalized as a result of its status as the site of one of the most significant days in the history of football.

Nissan Stadium

The first stadium on this list, Nissan Stadium, is the only venue where all of the competing teams have previously competed on their respective home fields. As of the time this article was written, the Nissan Stadium, an architectural beauty that hosted the last match of the World Cup in 2002, has been around for twenty years. The game was a close one, with the Brazilian team managing to push the limits and score a well-deserved 2-0 victory over the German team. The Brazilian team was led by Ronaldo Nazario, who was a football powerhouse in the late 1990s and early 2000s but has since retired. Ronaldo Nazario should not be confused with the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo.

Estadio Do Maracana

There aren’t many stadiums that have only been used more than once, but if they have it’s a testament to their quality and overall beauty, and that stadium is the Estadio Do Maracana, which was home to not one, but two major events related to the world cup. Throughout this list, Germany’s defeats have already been mentioned twice, so it is only fair to talk about a stadium where the German football team has held a major victory. 

In 1950, the deciding match for the winner of the world cup was played in a different way, with four teams playing in an eliminative “round-robin” format. The first time this technique of playing was ever utilized in the history of the World Cup was in 1950, during the inaugural four-team deciding match. This was one of the only times this way of playing has ever been used in the World Cup and this literally game-changing way of playing was done within the Estadio Do Maracana.

Closing Statements

There is an abundance of sites to go to throughout the globe that is connected to football, and there is not a scarcity of these destinations. Your options are limitless, and they range from football derby arenas to the birthplaces of some of the most well-known players in the history of the sport. The fact that events that have had a significant impact on the world of football have taken place inside the confines of these stadiums gives them a unique and important place in the annals of football history. They are essential viewing for any and all football aficionados.