24 Stunning Stadiums That Feel More Like Cathedrals of Sport

18. Estadio Centenario – The Birthplace of the World Cup

Few stadiums hold as much historical significance as Uruguay’s Estadio Centenario. Located in Montevideo, this legendary venue was built to host the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930, where the hosts lifted the trophy in front of a frenzied crowd. Now a FIFA-designated historical monument, the Centenario continues to be the home of Uruguayan football, where La Celeste (Uruguay's national team) defends its honor against South American giants. Stepping into the Centenario is like walking into football history itself, where echoes of the past still resonate in the present.