Jeonju World Cup Stadium

World Cup Stadium
Jeonjuseong
Full name Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Location 1190-13, Yeoui-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
Broke ground February 19, 1999
Opened November 8, 2001
Owner Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Operator Jeonju City
Construction cost 133.1 billion won
Capacity 43,348
Tenants
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

Jeonju World Cup Stadium, nicknamed "Fort Jeonju", is a football stadium in the South Korean city of Jeonju. It is the home of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The stadium's capacity is 43,348. The final of 2011 AFC Champions League was held at this stadium.

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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 was started in 19 February 1999 and was officially opened two years later, in 8 November 2001 by then President Kim Dae-jung.

2002 FIFA World Cup

Jeonju World Cup Stadium hosted some matches in the 2002 World Cup. There was Spain - Paraguay (3 - 1), Portugal - Poland (4 - 0) and Mexico - USA (0 - 2).

Date Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round
2002-05-07  Spain 3-1  Paraguay Group A
2002-05-10  Portugal 4-0  Poland Group C
2002-05-17  Mexico 0-2  United States Round of 16

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Preceded by
National Olympic Stadium		 AFC Champions League
Final Venue
2011		 Succeeded by
TBA
Founded in 1994 • Based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk
The Club
History • Players • Managers • Asia • Current season
Home Stadium
Jeonju Stadium (1995-2002) • Jeonju Castle (2002-present)
Supporters
M.G.B (Mad Green Boys)
Honors (8)
K-League (2)
KFA Cup (3)
2000 • 2003 • 2005
Super Cup (1)
2004
President's Cup (1)
1999
AFC Champions League (1)
K-League
Seasons (17)
1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011
K-League venues (2011)
Korea Republic
Japan