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Daegu World Cup Stadium (Blue Arc) is a sports stadium located in Daegu, South Korea.
History
Construction was completed in May of 2001 at a cost of 265,000,000 USD. It was used as a football venue for the 2002 World Cup, and is the home stadium for Daegu FC of the Korea Professional Soccer League (K-League).
2002 Korea/Japan World Cup
The following 2002 World Cup matches were held in the Daegu World Cup Stadium.
First Round Matches
- June 8, 2002: Slovenia 0-1 South Africa
- June 10, 2002: South Korea 1-1 USA
Third Place Match
- June 29, 2002: South Korea 2-3 Turkey
Venue
Daegu World Cup Stadium has seating for 68,000 people, and parking for 3550 cars. It's located 40 minutes by car from Daegu Airport (approximately 11 km). It employs a membrane construction.
See also
Daegu | FIFA World Cup stadiums | Football venues in South Korea
"Daegu World Cup Stadium"