Jeonju World Cup Stadium


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.

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. 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.

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 1Team 2Round
June 7, 20023–1Group B
June 10, 20024–0Group D
June 17, 20020–2Round of 16