Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Association football stadium in Jeonju, South Korea
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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.
Full name
Jeonju World Cup StadiumLocation1190-13, Yeoui-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, South Korea
Coordinates35.868111°N 127.064444°E
OwnerJeonju City Hall
Jeonjuseong (Fort Jeonju) | |
Jeonju World Cup Stadium in 2016 | |
 Interactive map of Jeonju World Cup Stadium | |
Full name | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | 1190-13, Yeoui-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 35.868111°N 127.064444°E |
| Owner | Jeonju City Hall |
| Operator | Jeonju City Facilities Management Corporation |
| Capacity | 34,207[1] |
| Surface | Natural grass |
Field size | 105 by 68 metres (115 by 74 yards) |
| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | February 2, 1999 |
| Opened | November 8, 2001 |
| Cost | 145 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 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.
| Date | Team 1 | Res. | Team 2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2002 |  Spain | 3–1 |  Paraguay | Group B | 24,000 |
| June 10, 2002 |  Portugal | 4–0 |  Poland | Group D | 31,000 |
| June 17, 2002 |  Mexico | 0–2 |  United States | Round of 16 | 36,380 |
Gallery
Supplementary stadium
Exterior of the stadium in 2016
Interior of the stadium in 2016
