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PHOTOS: Top 10 Most Expensive Football Stadiums In The World

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2 years ago

April 1, 2024

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Football stadiums transcend beyond mere playing fields. These architectural behemoths are testaments to the sport’s global appeal.

Here, we unveil the top 10 most expensive football stadiums in the world, architectural wonders that redefine the experience of the beautiful game:

Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, USA

Topping the list of the most expensive football stadium is Allegiant Stadium, a shining gem in the desert city of Las Vegas. Home to the Las Vegas Raiders, this state-of-the-art facility boasts a jaw-dropping price tag of over $1.9 billion. With its sleek design and cutting-edge amenities, Allegiant Stadium sets a new standard for football stadiums worldwide.

MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

Shared by the New York Giants and the New York Jets, MetLife Stadium ranks second with a construction cost of approximately $1.6 billion. Nestled in the heart of the New Jersey Meadowlands, this iconic venue offers fans an unparalleled experience with its expansive seating and modern facilities.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA

Home to the Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium commands attention with its striking architecture and innovative features. With a construction cost of around $1.5 billion, this state-of-the-art venue stands as a testament to the city’s passion for football and forward-thinking design.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK

Situated in North London, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium dazzles spectators with its futuristic design and world-class amenities. With a price tag of approximately $1.3 billion, this cutting-edge venue has quickly become a landmark in the city’s football landscape.

SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, USA

As the new home of the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers, SoFi Stadium represents the epitome of luxury and extravagance. With a staggering construction cost exceeding $5 billion, this sprawling complex redefines the stadium experience with its sheer scale and opulent features.

AT&T Stadium, Texas, USA

The AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys, is a true marvel of modern engineering and design. With a construction cost surpassing $1.3 billion, this iconic venue boasts a retractable roof and the world’s largest video screen, setting the stage for unforgettable football moments.

Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, USA

Renowned for its domed roof and iconic architecture, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome underwent extensive renovations with a cost exceeding $1.3 billion. As a premier destination for major events such as the Super Bowl, this legendary venue continues to captivate audiences with its rich history and grandeur.

Wembley Stadium, London, UK

As one of the most iconic football stadiums globally, Wembley Stadium underwent a monumental reconstruction with a price tag exceeding $1.3 billion. With its legendary status and capacity to host large-scale events, this historic venue remains a symbol of football excellence.

Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain

Home to FC Barcelona, Camp Nou stands as a mecca for football enthusiasts worldwide. With a renovation cost exceeding $1.2 billion, this storied stadium embodies the passion and tradition of the sport, attracting millions of fans to witness the magic unfold on its hallowed grounds.

Yankee Stadium, New York, USA

While primarily known as the home of the New York Yankees baseball team, Yankee Stadium also plays host to football matches and events. With a construction cost of over $2.3 billion, this versatile venue showcases modern amenities and a vibrant atmosphere that appeal to fans of all sports.

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UK Unveils Record-breaking Bid For 2035 Women’s World Cup

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November 28, 2025

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UK football chiefs on Friday unveiled details of their unopposed joint bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035, with 22 proposed stadiums listed in the official submission.

The bid team said the 48-nation finals would be the biggest single-sport event ever staged in the UK.

It would be the first World Cup played on British soil since the men’s finals in 1966, which were solely hosted by England.

“With 63 million people living within two hours of a proposed venue, it would be the most accessible tournament ever,” the bid team said in a statement.

Sixteen of the stadiums on the shortlist are in England, including Manchester United’s proposed new 100,000-seater arena, with three in Wales, two in Scotland, and one in Northern Ireland, across 15 cities.

The final number of stadiums is expected to be whittled down to around 16.

A measure of the size of the event is that at the Qatar men’s World Cup in 2022, just eight stadiums were used.

FIFA confirmed later on Friday that the UK bid would be formally ratified at next year’s congress in Vancouver.

The April gathering of football’s global governing body is also set to approve the joint candidature of the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica to stage the 2031 women’s World Cup.

“Hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup would be a huge privilege for our four home nations,” the chief executives of the UK football associations  said on Friday.

“If we are successful, the 2035 tournament will be the biggest single-sport event held on UK soil with 4.5 million tickets available for fans.

“We are proud of the growth that we’ve driven in recent years across the women’s and girls’ game, but there is still so much more growth to come, and this event will play a key role in helping us deliver that.”

Manchester United’s existing Old Trafford stadium has been included, but the bid team intend to put the club’s proposed new ground forward for consideration by FIFA once plans are confirmed.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the bid showed the UK’s passion for football.

“The (England) Lionesses’ success has inspired girls across our country, and we’ll build on that momentum by welcoming millions of football fans from around the world to a tournament that will benefit communities and businesses in host cities up and down the UK,” he said.

England’s women’s team have won the past two European Championships and reached the final of the 2023 World Cup.
From 2031, the Women’s World Cup will be contested between 48 teams, up from 32.

The next Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil in 2027.

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NFF In Fresh N1.4b FIFA Women World Cup Scandal

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November 28, 2025

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Former Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum, has questioned the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) management of the monies that the world football governing body, FIFA, gave the federation for the team’s preparation for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, reports allnigeriasoccer.com.

Waldrum’s team was eliminated from the championship in the second round by England through a penalty shootout. But the American alleged in a viral video on X that his team was handicapped by the NFF’s failure to make available the fund needed to properly prepare the side for the championship.

He alleged that the NFF received $960,000 from FIFA in October 2022 to support the Super Falcons’ preparations for the tournament.

He said: “I have a real close contact here in the US that is very connected with some of the board at FIFA. This person told me that in October, every country was given $960k from FIFA to prepare for the World, where is that money.

“If Nigeria got that money why didn’t we have a camp in November? We went to Japan, we flew in and played the game and went home. Some of our players didn’t arrive until the morning before the game, I think five players who were going to start for me, arrived the night before the game and the game was 4:00pm and they traveled 16 hours on the plane. And we played Japan and then we went home. We wasted the last five days of that window to train.”

Waldrum, who affirmed that FIFA provides financial support to federations that are unable to afford business-class travel, with deductions made from their World Cup earnings.

According to him, the NFF had no justification for suboptimal logistics. “So, all these questions I have is where is this money? And the other thing I found out through my FIFA connections is that if countries don’t have the money to buy business class tickets for everybody, FIFA will fund the money and buy those tickets and just deduct it from the monies you get from FIFA after the World Cup.

“So there’s no excuse to say we didn’t have money to buy tickets and then we didn’t have camps. These are the kinds of things that the people of Nigeria don’t question. In the US, they would be questioned. If the US Soccer Federation was doing the same things, the US Soccer Federation would have to answer to it.”

The coach also faulted the NFF for failing to maximise FIFA-approved staffing provisions, noting that while FIFA allows up to 22 technical staff members, Nigeria travelled with only about 11.

“So if FIFA will pay bonuses for up to 22 people, why didn’t we have 22 people? I didn’t have an analyst and I scout. Listen, the US has a scout in Europe, watching teams play in these exhibitions, in case they face them at the World Cup,” he explained.

“We didn’t even have scouts going with us to Australia. I didn’t even have anybody to scout games. If we got out of our group, I didn’t even have anybody to scout games in other groups. Everything I had to do was on videos and what I could pick up online.”

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EPL: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race

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4 days ago

November 25, 2025

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Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.

Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.

“Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.

“Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”