The world's largest stadiums

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An aerial view of the Felix Houphouet Boigny stadium ahead of the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to take place from January 13 to February 11, 2024, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast December 5, 2023. REUTERS/Luc Gnago
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Stadiums have long stood as monumental symbols of cultural pride, architectural innovation, and the unbeatable human spirit to cheer on non-stop.

These colossal structures can accommodate hundreds of thousands of spectators to create an electrifying atmosphere that's in tune with the roaring crowd. Here's a look at 8 largest stadiums in the world by capacity:

With a capacity of 132,000 spectators, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, is the largest in the world. Following closely is the Rungrado 1st of May stadium located in Pyongyang, North Korea. This multi-purpose stadium can hold up to 114,000 football fans and entertainment lovers.

Nicknamed "The Big House," the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, USA, has a capacity of 107,601, making it the third-largest stadium globally. Additionally, the Beaver Stadium located in Pennsylvania, USA, can host 106,572 spectators, placing it fourth on the list.

Also known as "The Horseshoe," the Ohio Stadium seats 102,780 and is the fifth-largest stadium in the world. Rubbing shoulders with these splendours in the sports world is the Kyle Field in Texas. This stadium is the home ground for the Texas A&M Aggies football team and has a capacity of 102,733, ranking it sixth.

Situated in Tennessee, USA, the Neyland Stadium has a capacity of 102,455 and is the seventh-largest stadium in the world. The eighth spot goes to the Tiger Stadium in Louisiana, USA. This stadium can accommodate 102,321 fans.

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