Gwangju World Cup Stadium
In today's world, Gwangju World Cup Stadium has taken a fundamental role in our society. Whether in the field of technology, politics, culture or any other aspect of life, Gwangju World Cup Stadium has managed to capture the attention of millions of people around the world. Its influence has become so significant that it is impossible to ignore its impact on the way we think, act and live. In this article we will explore in depth the importance and role that Gwangju World Cup Stadium plays in our lives, as well as the challenges and benefits that this reality brings.
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| Location | Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea |
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| Owner | Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall |
| Operator | Gwangju Metropolitan City Sports Association |
| Capacity | 40,245 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | November 1998 |
| Built | 1998–2001 |
| Opened | November 2001 |
| Tenants | |
| Gwangju Sangmu (2003–2010) Gwangju FC (2011–2020, 2025–present) | |
The Gwangju World Cup Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Gwangju, South Korea. It is the home stadium of Gwangju FC of the K League and has a capacity of 40,245.
The stadium is managed by the Sports Support Division of the Culture & Sports Policy Office of the Gwangju Metropolitan City.[1] Initially, the stadium was named Gwangju World Cup Stadium to host some matches of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. In honour of the former South Korea national football team manager Guus Hiddink, who helped the team reach the World Cup semi-finals for the first time, the stadium is also called the Guus Hiddink Stadium.[2]
It was the venue of the 3rd Asia Song Festival, organised by Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange in 2006.[3] It was also the main venue of the 2015 Summer Universiade.
2002 FIFA World Cup matches
| Date | Team 1 | Result | Team 2 | Round |
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| 2 June 2002 |  Spain |
3–1 |  Slovenia |
Group B |
| 4 June 2002 |  China |
0–2 |  Costa Rica |
Group C |
| 21 June 2002 | Spain |
0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–5 pen.) |
 South Korea |
Quarterfinals |
References
- ^ Gwangju Metropolitan city Parks and Athletic Facilities: Gwangju World Cup Stadium[permanent dead link] Retrieved 12 October 2011
- ^ "Gwangju has a team but now they need a proper home". OneFootball. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ KOFICE 3rd Asia Song Festival Archived 2011-08-29 at the Wayback Machine 22 September 2006. Retrieved 12 October 2011
External links
- Gwangju World Cup Stadium official website (in Korean)
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