Estadio Centenario

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stadium_name = Estadio Centenario
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location = Montevideo, URU
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built = 1930
opened = 1930
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tenants = Uruguay national football team
seating_capacity = 100,000 (previous)
65,000 to 76,000 (current)
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Estadio Centenario is a stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, used primarily for football. Built with a capacity of 100,000 not only to host several matches in the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup, including the final which was won by the host team, but also as a celebration of Uruguay's 100 years of its first constitution. It is listed by FIFA as one of the world's classic football venues along with Maracanã, Wembley Stadium, San Siro, and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.Fact|date=January 2008 The ground now has a capacity of over 76,000, with 65,000 seats.

The Uruguay national football team is always a threat when playing in their home stadium, consistently beating top teams. Even the top ranked Brazil national football team has only managed 2 wins in 20 opportunities, neither in official matches. Because of the Centenario's location next to other smaller stadiums, when Central Español and Miramar Misiones play home matches simultaneously, one can watch all three games from the top of the Amsterdam stand. [ [http://www.centralespanol.com.uy/fotos/estsed39.jpgCentralespanol.com.uy] ]

The 1930 FIFA World Cup

During the 1930 FIFA World Cup, the stadium hosted 10 matches (7 group matches, 2 semi-finals & final match):

Group C match

Group A match

Group A match

Group B match

Group D match

Group C match

Group A match

Semi-final match

Semi-final match

Final match

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