The multi-sport center and national symbol of Peru, the National Stadium is located in Lima, Peru. The stadium is primarily dedicated to hosting football matches.
National Stadium, officially known as Estadio Nacional, is a multi-purpose stadium situated in Lima, Peru. It is primarily utilized for hosting association football matches, including the home games of the Peru national football team.
This stadium was inaugurated on 27 October 1952, with a friendly match between the national teams of Peru and Uruguay, replacing the old National Stadium which had a capacity of 20,000. The seating capacity of the new stadium is currently set at 40,000. The stadium was designed by Uruguayan architect José Ascon and its construction cost was approximately 23 million Peruvian soles.
As a CONMEBOL category four stadium and one of the largest stadiums by capacity in Peru, the National Stadium has hosted several important matches including the Copa America finals in 1953, 1957, and 2004, as well as the 2019 final of the Copa Libertadores. It was also the main venue of the 2019 Pan American Games, hosting the opening and closing ceremonies, and the athletics competitions. By its sixtieth anniversary, the National Stadium had welcomed more than 25 million spectators. The stadium is also a potential venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Peru aims to co-host.
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