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Vietnam has launched a monumental project to build a stadium designed to be the largest in the world.

With a colossal budget of 925 trillion dong (approximately R$ 185 billion) and scheduled for completion in August 2028, the Trong Dong will have a capacity for 135,000 spectators, surpassing the current record holder, the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (North Korea, 114,000 seats), and the future Hassan II Stadium (Morocco, 115,000).

To put it in perspective, the stadium would be 1.7 times larger than Maracanã, currently the largest stadium in Brazil*.

*Check out the list of the largest stadiums in Brazil and Europe below.

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Top 10 Largest Stadiums in Brazil 🇧🇷

Based on the official capacity recognized by the CBF (CNEF); numbers may vary depending on the criteria used

. Maracanã (Rio de Janeiro): With an official capacity of 78,838 spectators, the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho remains the largest in the country. Host of two World Cup finals, the "Maraca" is the heart of Rio football and often hosts Conmebol continental finals.

. Mané Garrincha (Brasília): The giant of the federal capital has a capacity for 72,788 people. Although it does not have a major local club in the first division, the stadium stands as a key multi-purpose arena for major international concerts and matches for Rio-SP clubs that sell their home games.

. Morumbis (São Paulo): The home of São Paulo FC has an official football capacity of 66,795 fans. It’s important to note that, in configurations for large music concerts, this capacity easily exceeds 80,000, making it the largest private venue in Brazil.

. Arena Castelão (Fortaleza): With 63,903 seats, the Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo is the largest in the Northeast in full operation. Unlike other 2014 World Cup arenas, Castelão maintains high attendance averages thanks to the strong Ceará and Fortaleza fanbases.

. Mineirão (Belo Horizonte): The "Giant of Pampulha" currently holds 61,846 spectators. The stadium underwent a technical reduction during its modernization for the 2014 World Cup (it used to hold over 100,000), but gained in comfort and corporate infrastructure.

. Arruda (Recife): Santa Cruz’s stadium has a physical structure for 60,044 people. However, accuracy requires a caveat: the Fire Department often restricts the maximum ticket load (usually to around 40,000 to 50,000) for safety and maintenance reasons in specific sections of the stands.

. Arena do Grêmio (Porto Alegre): The modern home of Tricolor Gaúcho has an official operational capacity of 55,662 seats. Although the architectural design allows for a slightly higher occupancy (up to 60,540), the current safety configuration sets the operational limit at around 55,000.

. Mangueirão (Belém): After the major renovation delivered in 2023, the Estádio Olímpico do Pará has definitely entered the top 10, with a capacity for 53,645 fans. The modernization brought the stadium up to FIFA standards, while maintaining the “cauldron” atmosphere characteristic of Pará football.

. Parque do Sabiá (Uberlândia): The Municipal Stadium Parque do Sabiá is the largest in the Brazilian interior, with a capacity for 53,350 people. Although it is currently little used for elite national matches, its structure remains imposing and well-preserved.

. Beira-Rio (Porto Alegre): Internacional’s stadium closes the list of the top ten with 50,942 seats. The renovation for the 2014 World Cup modernized the entire complex, which narrowly surpasses Neo Química Arena (SP) and Arena Fonte Nova (BA).

🇪🇺 Top 10 Largest Stadiums in Europe

Considering only football stadiums (excluding exclusive Rugby and Gaelic Athletic Association arenas); numbers may vary depending on the criteria used

. Camp Nou (Barcelona): The "Spotify Camp Nou" project foresees about 105,000 seats. As of February 2026, it’s important to note that the stadium is in the final stages of construction; although the physical structure is the largest on the continent, the available capacity may be partial during completion, but the final design places it firmly at the top.

. Wembley (London): With 90,000 seats, it is the largest fully operational and covered stadium in Europe. It is the home of the English national team and the sacred stage of FA Cup finals, not belonging to any specific club.

. Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid): After the colossal renovation recently completed, Real Madrid’s home reached a capacity of 83,186 spectators. The stadium now features a retractable roof and a hypogeal (underground) pitch system, making it one of the most technological arenas in the world.

. Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund): Borussia Dortmund’s stadium holds 81,365 fans for Bundesliga matches, thanks to the famous "Yellow Wall" (standing section). For UEFA international matches (where everyone must be seated), the capacity drops drastically to around 66,000.

. Stade de France (Paris): Located in Saint-Denis, it has a capacity for 81,338 people. It is France’s national stadium, host of the 1998 World Cup final and main venue for the 2024 Olympic Games.

. Luzhniki (Moscow): With 81,000 seats, it hosted the 2018 World Cup final. Although Russia has been politically isolated from European football (UEFA) at times recently, geographically the stadium is one of the largest on the continent.

. Atatürk (Istanbul): The Atatürk Olympic Stadium holds 77,563 spectators. It is Turkey’s largest arena and recently gained prominence by hosting the 2023 Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan.

. San Siro / Giuseppe Meazza (Milan): The iconic stadium shared by Milan and Inter has 75,817 seats. The capacity was once over 80,000, but safety adaptations and fan separation zones have reduced the official number in recent years.

. Allianz Arena (Munich): Bayern Munich’s home has a capacity for 75,024 spectators for domestic matches. As in Dortmund, the capacity is reduced for international competitions (approximately 70,000) due to the conversion of standing areas to seats.

. Old Trafford (Manchester): Manchester United’s "Theatre of Dreams" closes the top 10 with 74,310 seats. It is the largest privately owned club stadium in England, although there are ongoing plans and discussions about its renovation or reconstruction.

Featured photo: Official Trong Dong Stadium website

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