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{{Short description|Football stadium in Cairo, Egypt}}
{{Short description|Football stadium in Cairo, Egypt}}
{{Infobox venue
{{Infobox venue
| name = Cairo International Stadium
| name = Cairo International Stadium
| nickname = ستاد القاهرة الدولي
| nickname = ستاد القاهرة الدولي
| logo_image =
| logo_image =
| logo_caption =
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| image = Panorma Cairo Stadium.jpg
| image = Panorma Cairo Stadium.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| image_size = 250px
| caption =
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| fullname = Cairo International Stadium
| fullname = Cairo International Stadium
| former_names = Nasser Stadium
| former_names = Nasser Stadium
| location = [[Nasr City, Cairo]]
| location = [[Nasr City, Cairo]]
| coordinates =
| coordinates =
| broke_ground =
| broke_ground =
| built = 1955–1960
| built = 1955–1960
| opened = 23 July 1960
| opened = 23 July 1960
| renovated = 2005, 2019
| renovated = 2005, 2019
| expanded =
| expanded =
| closed =
| closed =
| demolished =
| demolished =
| owner =
| owner =
| operator =
| operator =
| surface = [[Desso GrassMaster]]
| surface = [[Desso GrassMaster]]
| scoreboard =
| scoreboard =
| cost =
| cost =
| architect = [[Werner March]]
| architect = [[Werner March]]
| project_manager =
| project_manager =
| structural engineer = [[ACE Moharram Bakhoum]]
| structural engineer =[[ACE Moharram Bakhoum]]
| services engineer =
| services engineer =
| general_contractor =
| general_contractor =
| main_contractors =
| main_contractors =
| capacity = 75,000
| capacity = 75,000
| suites =
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| record_attendance = 130,000 (1969)
| record_attendance = 130,000 (1969)
| dimensions =
| dimensions =
| acreage =
| acreage =
| tenants = [[Egypt national football team]]<br />[[Al Ahly SC|Al Ahly]]<br />[[Zamalek SC|Zamalek]]
| tenants = [[Egypt national football team]] (1960&ndash;2024)<br />[[Al Ahly FC|Al Ahly]] (1960&ndash;present)<br />[[Zamalek SC|Zamalek]]
| publictransit = [[File:Cairo metro logo2012.svg|20px]][[Cairo Metro Line 3|<span style="color:white;background:#096A09">'''Stadium station'''</span>]] <br /> [[File:Cairo metro logo2012.svg|20px]] [[Fair Zone (Cairo Metro)|<span style="color:white;background:#096A09">'''Fair zone station'''</span>]] <br /> [[Cairo Monorail|Stadium Monorail station]]
| publictransit = [[File:Cairo metro logo2012.svg|20px]][[Cairo Metro Line 3|<span style="color:white;background:#096A09">'''Stadium station'''</span>]] <br /> [[File:Cairo metro logo2012.svg|20px]] [[Fair Zone (Cairo Metro)|<span style="color:white;background:#096A09">'''Fair zone station'''</span>]] <br /> [[Cairo Monorail|Stadium Monorail station]]
}}
}}
The '''Cairo International Stadium''' ({{lang-ar|ستاد القاهرة الدولي}}), formerly known as '''Nasser Stadium''', is an Olympic-standard, multi-use [[stadium]] with an all-seated capacity of 75,000.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cairo-stadium.org.eg/articlesdetail.aspx?id=N10|title=International Cairo Stadium|website=www.cairo-stadium.org.eg|access-date=2017-02-11}}</ref> The architect of the stadium is the German [[Werner March]], who had built from 1934 to 1936 the [[Olympiastadion (Berlin)|Olympic Stadium]] in Berlin. The engineering and construction supervision work of the stadium was performed by [[ACE Moharram Bakhoum]]. It is the 69th largest stadium in the world. Located in [[Nasr City]]; a suburb north east of Cairo, it was completed in 1960, and was inaugurated by [[Gamal Abdel Nasser|President Gamal Abd El Nasser]] on 23 July that year, the eighth anniversary of the [[Egyptian Revolution of 1952]]. [[Zamalek SC]] and [[Al Ahly SC|Al Ahly]] use the stadium for most of their home games.{{fact|date=June 2022}}
The '''Cairo International Stadium''' ({{lang-ar|ستاد القاهرة الدولي}}), formerly known as '''Nasser Stadium''', is an Olympic-standard, multi-use [[stadium]] with an all-seated capacity of 75,000.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cairo-stadium.org.eg/articlesdetail.aspx?id=N10|title=International Cairo Stadium|website=www.cairo-stadium.org.eg|access-date=2017-02-11}}</ref> The architect of the stadium is the German [[Werner March]], who designed the [[Olympiastadion (Berlin)|Olympic Stadium]] in Berlin from 1934 to 1936. The engineering and construction supervision of the stadium was performed by [[ACE Moharram Bakhoum]]. It is the 69th [[List of stadiums by capacity|largest stadium in the world]] and the 3rd [[List of football stadiums in Egypt|largest stadium in Egypt]]. Located in [[Nasr City]]; a suburb north east of [[Cairo]], it was completed in 1960, and was inaugurated by [[Gamal Abdel Nasser|President Gamal Abd El Nasser]] on 23 July that year which coincided with the eighth anniversary of the [[Egyptian Revolution of 1952]] {{fact|date=June 2022}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
The Stadium is located about 10&nbsp;km west of [[Cairo International Airport]] and about 10&nbsp;km<ref>{{cite web|url=http://g.co/maps/qa5bd |title=Distance & Directions from Cairo Stadium to Downtown |access-date=9 November 2011}}</ref> (30 min) from downtown Cairo.{{fact|date=June 2022}} In 2005, in preparation for the [[2006 African Cup of Nations]] it underwent a renovation.{{fact|date=June 2022}}
The stadium is located about 10&nbsp;km west of [[Cairo International Airport]] and about 10&nbsp;km from downtown Cairo.<ref>{{cite web |title=Distance & Directions from Cairo Stadium to Downtown |url=http://g.co/maps/qa5bd |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711093148/http://g.co/maps/qa5bd |archive-date=11 July 2012 |access-date=9 November 2011}}</ref> In 2005, it was renovated in preparation for the [[2006 African Cup of Nations]].{{fact|date=June 2022}}


Cairo Stadium is known for its atmosphere and capacity. This was evident during the [[2006 African Cup of Nations]], which were held in Egypt.{{fact|date=June 2022}} Cairo Stadium is a symbol of Egyptian football. Nearly all of the most important Egyptian matches are held there. It has also served as the main stadium of the [[1991 All-Africa Games]].{{fact|date=June 2022}}
Cairo Stadium is known for its atmosphere and capacity. This was evident during the [[2006 African Cup of Nations]], held in Egypt from 20 January to 10 February.{{fact|date=June 2022}} Cairo Stadium is a symbol of Egyptian football. Nearly all of the most important Egyptian matches are held there. It has also served as the main stadium of the [[1991 All-Africa Games]].{{fact|date=June 2022}}


==International football matches==
==International football matches==
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|7 February 2006||19:00||{{fb|EGY}}||style="text-align:center;"|2–1||{{fb|SEN}}||[[2006 Africa Cup of Nations#Knockout stage#Semi-finals|Semi-finals]]||style="text-align:center;"| 74,100
|7 February 2006||19:00||{{fb|EGY}}||style="text-align:center;"|2–1||{{fb|SEN}}||[[2006 Africa Cup of Nations#Knockout stage#Semi-finals|Semi-finals]]||style="text-align:center;"| 74,100
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|7 February 2006||19:00||{{fb|EGY}}||style="text-align:center;"|0–0 (4-2 pen.)||{{fb|CIV}}||[[2006 Africa Cup of Nations#Knockout stage#Final|Final]]||style="text-align:center;"| 74,100
|10 February 2006||19:00||{{fb|EGY}}||style="text-align:center;"|0–0 (4-2 pen.)||{{fb|CIV}}||[[2006 Africa Cup of Nations#Knockout stage#Final|Final]]||style="text-align:center;"| 74,100
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File: Afcon u23 closing ceremony2.jpg|Cairo stadium during AFCON U23 Closing ceremony
File: Afcon u23 closing ceremony2.jpg|Cairo stadium during AFCON U23 Closing ceremony
File: Afcon u23 closing ceremony3.jpg|Cairo stadium during AFCON U23 Closing ceremony
File: Afcon u23 closing ceremony3.jpg|Cairo stadium during AFCON U23 Closing ceremony
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File:Panorma Cairo Stadium.jpg| A Panorama view of the stadium interior
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{{wide image|Panorma Cairo Stadium.jpg|800px|align-cap=center|A Panorama view of the stadium interior|100%}}

{{wide image| Al Ahly Vs Sundowns 2020.jpg |800px|align-cap=center| Cairo Stadium before Al Ahly Vs Sundowns match In 2020 CAF Champions League|100%}}

{{wide image|Cairo stadium Egypt vs Senegal.jpg|800px|align-cap=center|A Panorama view of the stadium hours before Egypt vs Senegal WC Play-off match |100%}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*It was updated to host the [[2006 Africa Cup of Nations]] to meet the [[Confederation of African Football|CAF]] standard stadiums making it all-seated which decreased the capacity from 85,000 to 75,000 and making blue zigzag highlights on the seats, later on the Olympic track was changed from blue to orange it was first seen on 14 November when Egypt faced [[Algeria]] in the [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)]] which Egypt won 2–0.
*It was updated to host the [[2006 Africa Cup of Nations]] to meet the [[Confederation of African Football|CAF]] standard stadiums making it all-seated which decreased the capacity from 85,000 to 75,000 and making blue zigzag highlights on the seats, later on the Olympic track was changed from blue to orange it was first seen on 14 November when Egypt faced [[Algeria]] in the [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)]] which Egypt won 2–0.
*It was one of the stadiums along with [[Borg El Arab Stadium]] and 5 other planned stadiums in the failed Egyptian bid to host the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]].{{fact|date=June 2022}}
*It was one of the stadiums along with [[Borg El Arab Stadium]] and 5 other planned stadiums in the failed Egyptian bid to host the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]].{{fact|date=June 2022}}
*It hosted the [[2020 CAF Champions League final]] which [[Al Ahly SC]] won 2-1 against their arch rivals [[Zamalek SC]].


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex]]
* [[Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex]]
* [[Lists of stadiums]]


==References==
==References==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170409152459/http://www.cairo-stadium.org.eg/ Website for Cairo Stadium]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170409152459/http://www.cairo-stadium.org.eg/ Website for Cairo Stadium]
*[https://cafe.daum.net/stade/5BHw/27 Photos] at [https://cafe.daum.net/stade/ cafe.daum.net/stade]
*[https://cafe.daum.net/stade/5BHw/27 Photos] at [https://cafe.daum.net/stade/ cafe.daum.net/stade]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090215003605/http://worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/middle_east/egypt/cairo_stadium.shtml Photos] at [http://www.worldstadiums.com/ worldstadiums.com]
*[http://www.fussballtempel.net/caf/EGY/Cairo_International.html Photos] at [http://www.fussballtempel.net/ fussballtempel.net]


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Latest revision as of 22:43, 20 August 2024

Cairo International Stadium
ستاد القاهرة الدولي
Map
Full nameCairo International Stadium
Former namesNasser Stadium
StandortNasr City, Cairo
Public transitStadium station
Fair zone station
Stadium Monorail station
Capacity75,000
Record attendance130,000 (1969)
SurfaceDesso GrassMaster
Bauwesen
Built1955–1960
Opened23 July 1960
Renovated2005, 2019
ArchitectWerner March
Structural engineerACE Moharram Bakhoum
Tenants
Egypt national football team (1960–2024)
Al Ahly (1960–present)
Zamalek

The Cairo International Stadium (Arabic: ستاد القاهرة الدولي), formerly known as Nasser Stadium, is an Olympic-standard, multi-use stadium with an all-seated capacity of 75,000.[1] The architect of the stadium is the German Werner March, who designed the Olympic Stadium in Berlin from 1934 to 1936. The engineering and construction supervision of the stadium was performed by ACE Moharram Bakhoum. It is the 69th largest stadium in the world and the 3rd largest stadium in Egypt. Located in Nasr City; a suburb north east of Cairo, it was completed in 1960, and was inaugurated by President Gamal Abd El Nasser on 23 July that year which coincided with the eighth anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 [citation needed]

Übersicht

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The stadium is located about 10 km west of Cairo International Airport and about 10 km from downtown Cairo.[2] In 2005, it was renovated in preparation for the 2006 African Cup of Nations.[citation needed]

Cairo Stadium is known for its atmosphere and capacity. This was evident during the 2006 African Cup of Nations, held in Egypt from 20 January to 10 February.[citation needed] Cairo Stadium is a symbol of Egyptian football. Nearly all of the most important Egyptian matches are held there. It has also served as the main stadium of the 1991 All-Africa Games.[citation needed]

International football matches

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2006 Africa Cup of Nations

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The stadium was one of the venues for the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations. The following games were played at the stadium during the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations:

Date Time (CEST) Team #1 Result Team #2 Round Attendance
20 January 2006 19:00  Ägypten 3–0  Libyen Group A 65,000
21 January 2006 14:00  Marokko 0–1  Ivory Coast Group A 8,000
24 January 2006 17:15  Libyen 1–2  Ivory Coast Group A 42,000
24 January 2006 20:00  Ägypten 0–0  Marokko Group A 67,000
28 January 2006 19:00  Ägypten 3–1  Ivory Coast Group A 74,000
3 February 2006 19:00  Ägypten 4–1  DR Congo Quarter-finals 74,000
7 February 2006 19:00  Ägypten 2–1  Senegal Semi-finals 74,100
10 February 2006 19:00  Ägypten 0–0 (4-2 pen.)  Ivory Coast Final 74,100

2019 Africa Cup of Nations

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The stadium was one of the venues for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

The following games were played at the stadium during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations:

Date Time (CEST) Team #1 Result Team #2 Round Attendance
21 June 2019 22:00  Ägypten 1–0  Simbabwe Group A 73,299
22 June 2019 16:30  DR Congo 0–2  Uganda Group A 1,083
26 June 2019 19:00  Uganda 1–1  Simbabwe Group A 73,589
26 June 2019 22:00  Ägypten 2–0  DR Congo Group A 74,219
30 June 2019 21:00  Uganda 0–2  Ägypten Group A 74,566
5 July 2019 21:00  Uganda 0–1  Senegal Round of 16 6,950
6 July 2019 21:00  Ägypten 0–1  Südafrika Round of 16 75,000
10 July 2019 21:00  Nigeria 2–1  Südafrika Quarter-finals 48,343
14 July 2019 21:00  Algerien 2–1  Nigeria Semi-finals 49,775
19 July 2019 21:00  Senegal 0–1  Algerien Final 75,000

Transport connections

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The stadium is located in Nasr City; a suburb north east of Cairo and can be reached by underground via the dedicated Cairo stadium subway station at line 3 and a Cairo Monorail station that will be opened in 2023, located in front of the stadium.[citation needed]

Stations nearby:

Service Station Line
Cairo Metro Cairo Stadium Disabled access → Cairo Metro Line 3
Fair Zone Disabled access → Cairo Metro Line 3
Cairo Monorail Cairo Stadium Disabled access New Administrative Capital line
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  • Aerial view of Cairo Stadium in 1960.
    Aerial view of Cairo Stadium in 1960.
  • A view of the stadium in 2006.
    A view of the stadium in 2006.
  • Egyptian supporters attending a match involving the national team in 2007.
    Egyptian supporters attending a match involving the national team in 2007.
  • A view of the stadium minutes before the match between Uganda and Zimbabwe during AFCON 2019
    A view of the stadium minutes before the match between Uganda and Zimbabwe during AFCON 2019
  • Cairo stadium during Egypt u23 vs South Africa u23 match
    Cairo stadium during Egypt u23 vs South Africa u23 match
  • Cairo stadium during AFCON U23 Closing ceremony
    Cairo stadium during AFCON U23 Closing ceremony
  • Cairo stadium during AFCON U23 Closing ceremony
    Cairo stadium during AFCON U23 Closing ceremony
  • Cairo stadium during AFCON U23 Closing ceremony
    Cairo stadium during AFCON U23 Closing ceremony
  • A Panorama view of the stadium interior
    A Panorama view of the stadium interior

Trivia

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "International Cairo Stadium". www.cairo-stadium.org.eg. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  2. ^ "Distance & Directions from Cairo Stadium to Downtown". Archived from the original on 11 July 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
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