Suwon World Cup Stadium

The Suwon World Cup Stadium (수원월드컵경기장) is a football stadium located in Suwon, South Korea. It has been home of the K League 1 team Suwon Samsung Bluewings since 2001. The capacity of the stadium is 44,031.[1]

Suwon World Cup Stadium
수원월드컵경기장
Big Bird Stadium
Exterior of the stadium at night
Full nameSuwon World Cup Stadium
Location456, Uman-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do,
South Korea
Coordinates37°17′10.6″N 127°02′12.8″E
OwnerGyeonggi Provincial Government & Suwon City Hall
OperatorGyeonggi Suwon World Cup Stadium Management Foundation
Capacity44,031
Field size114 by 77 metres (124.7 yd × 84.2 yd)[1]
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke ground15 November 1996
Opened13 May 2001
ArchitectSamoo Architects & Engineers
Main contractorsSamsung C&T
Tenants
Suwon Samsung Bluewings (2001–present)

Notable football events

2001 FIFA Confederations Cup

DateTeam 1ResultTeam 2Round
30 May 2001 Mexico0–2 AustraliaFirst round
3 June 2001 South Korea1–0
7 June 2001 France2–1 BrazilSemi-final

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 2002 United States3–2 PortugalGroup D
11 June 2002 Senegal3–3 UruguayGroup A
13 June 2002 Costa Rica2–5 BrazilGroup C
16 June 2002 Spain1–1 (a.e.t.)
(3–2 pen.)
 Republic of IrelandRound of 16

References

  1. "경기장시설안내". suwonworldcup.gg.go.kr (in Korean). Retrieved 29 November 2020.

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