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| Full name | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | 1190-13, Yeoui-dong, Deokjin-gu,Jeonju,South Korea |
| Coordinates | 35°52′05″N127°03′52″E / 35.868111°N 127.064444°E /35.868111; 127.064444 |
| Owner | Jeonju City Hall |
| Operator | Jeonju City Facilities Management Corporation |
| Capacity | 34,207[1] |
| Field size | 105 by 68 metres (115 by 74 yards) |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 2, 1999 |
| Opened | November 8, 2001 |
| Construction cost | 145 billion won |
| Tenants | |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (2002–present) | |
Jeonju World Cup Stadium is afootball stadium inJeonju, South Korea. It is the home ofJeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The stadium's capacity is 34,207.
The Jeonju World Cup Stadium was constructed for the2002 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 KoreanPresidentKim Dae-jung.
The venue hosted the final match of the2011 AFC Champions League.[3]
Jeonju World Cup Stadium hosted three matches of the2002 FIFA World Cup, hosting two group stage matches and one round of 16 match.
| Date | Team 1 | Res. | Team 2 | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2002 |  Spain | 3–1 |  Paraguay | Group B |
| June 10, 2002 |  Portugal | 4–0 |  Poland | Group D |
| June 17, 2002 |  Mexico | 0–2 |  United States | Round of 16 |
35°52′05.2″N127°03′52.0″E / 35.868111°N 127.064444°E /35.868111; 127.064444
| Preceded by | AFC Champions League Final venue 2011 | Succeeded by |
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