Cairo International Stadium facts for kids
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| Full name | Cairo International Stadium |
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| Former names | Nasser Stadium |
| Location | Nasr City, Cairo |
| Public transit |  Stadium station Fair zone stationStadium Monorail station |
| Capacity | 75,000 |
| Surface | FLexGrass hybrid grass |
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| Built | 1955–1960 |
| Opened | 23 July 1960 |
| Renovated | 2005, 2019 |
| Architect | Werner March |
| Structural engineer | ACE Moharram Bakhoum |
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| Egypt national football team (1960–present) Zamalek (1960–present) Al Ahly (1960–present) |
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The Cairo International Stadium (which means "Cairo International Stadium" in Arabic) is a huge sports stadium in Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt. It used to be called Nasser Stadium. This stadium is designed for many different sports, like the Olympics, and can hold 75,000 people in seats. It's one of the biggest stadiums in the world and the third largest in Egypt!
A German architect named Werner March designed the stadium. He also designed the famous Olympic Stadium in Berlin. The building work was overseen by ACE Moharram Bakhoum. The stadium was finished in 1960 and officially opened by President Gamal Abd El Nasser on July 23, 1960. This date was special because it was the eighth anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952.
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About the Stadium
The Cairo International Stadium is located about 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) west of Cairo International Airport. It's also about 10 kilometers from the center of Cairo. This makes it easy to get to for big events!
In 2005, the stadium got a big makeover. This was to get it ready for the 2006 African Cup of Nations, a major football tournament. The stadium is famous for its exciting atmosphere and how many fans it can hold. You could really see this during the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, which Egypt hosted.
The Cairo Stadium is a very important symbol for Egyptian football. Most of the biggest and most important football matches in Egypt happen here. It was also the main stadium for the 1991 All-Africa Games, which is a huge sports event for African countries.
Big Football Tournaments
The Cairo International Stadium has hosted many important international football matches. It was a key venue for two major tournaments: the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
2006 Africa Cup of Nations
In 2006, Egypt hosted the Africa Cup of Nations. The Cairo Stadium was one of the main places where games were played. The Egyptian national team played many of their matches here, including the final game! Egypt won the tournament that year, making the stadium a place of great celebration.
2019 Africa Cup of Nations
The stadium also played a big role when Egypt hosted the Africa Cup of Nations again in 2019. Many exciting matches took place here, including the final game of the tournament. Fans filled the stadium to watch teams from all over Africa compete for the championship.
Getting to the Stadium
The stadium is in Nasr City, a part of Cairo that's northeast of the city center. It's easy to reach by public transport. You can take the Cairo Metro Line 3 right to the dedicated Cairo Stadium subway station.
There are two metro stations close by:
- Cairo Stadium Station (on Line 3)
- Fair Zone Station (also on Line 3)
Images for kids
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An aerial view of Cairo Stadium when it was new in 1960.
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A view of the stadium in 2006.
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Egyptian fans watching a match in 2007.
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A view of the stadium just before a match during the AFCON 2019.
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Cairo stadium during an Egypt U23 vs South Africa U23 match.
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Cairo stadium during the AFCON U23 Closing ceremony.
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Cairo stadium during the AFCON U23 Closing ceremony.
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Cairo stadium during the AFCON U23 Closing ceremony.
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A wide view of the stadium's inside.
See also
- Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex
- Lists of stadiums
