South Korea
Suwon World Cup Stadium
The Suwon World Cup Stadium, also known as Big Bird Stadium, seats 43 000
and is the biggest stadium in Suwon. It has been home to K-League football
side Suwon Samsung Bluewings since 2002. First round FIFA World Cup games of
Brazil, Costa Rica, Portugal, Senegal, the United States and Uruguay were
held at the Suwon World Cup Stadium. Spain versus the Republic of Ireland
was the only round of 16 game in Suwon. The stadium was averaging five goals
per match. The 2002 FIFA World Cup stands as one of the most watched events
in television history.
