Suwon World Cup Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Suwon World Cup Stadium
수원월드컵경기장
Nickname:Big Bird Stadium
Fullname:Suwon World Cup Stadium
Location:456, Uman-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do,
South Korea
Broke Ground:15 November 1996
Opened:13 May 2001
Owner:Gyeonggi Provincial Government & Suwon City Hall
Operator:Gyeonggi Suwon World Cup Stadium Management Foundation
Surface:Grass
Architect:Samoo Architects & Engineers
Main Contractors:Samsung C&T
Tenants:Suwon Samsung Bluewings (2001–present)
Seating Capacity:44,031
Dimensions:114x[1]

The Suwon World Cup Stadium (수원월드컵경기장) is a football stadium located in Suwon, South Korea. It has been home of the K League 2 team Suwon Samsung Bluewings since 2001. The capacity of the stadium is 44,031.[1]

Notable football events

2001 FIFA Confederations Cup

Date Team 1 Result Team 2 Round
30 May 20010–2First round
3 June 20011–0
7 June 20012–1Semi-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:

Date Team 1 Result Team 2 Round
5 June 20023–2Group D
11 June 20023–3Group A
13 June 20022–5Group C
16 June 20021–1 (a.e.t.)
(3–2 pen.)
Round of 16

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 경기장시설안내 . suwonworldcup.gg.go.kr . 29 November 2020 . ko.