Råsunda Stadium facts for kids
Råsunda Stadium in February 2013
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| Full name | Råsunda Fotbollsstadion |
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| Location | Solna Municipality, Stockholms län, Sweden |
| Coordinates | 59°21′46″N 17°59′47″E / 59.36278°N 17.99639°E |
| Owner | Swedish Football Association |
| Capacity | 36,608 |
| Record attendance | 52,943 |
| Field size | 105 x 68 m |
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| Built | ?–1937 |
| Opened | 17 May 1937 |
| Renovated | 1985 |
| Expanded | 1958 |
| Demolished | 2013 |
| Architect | Birger Borgström Sven Ivar Lind |
| Tenants | |
| Sweden men's national football team (1937–2013) AIK (1937–2013) Djurgårdens IF (1989–90, 2004) |
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Råsunda Stadium was a famous football stadium in Sweden. It was known by many names, like Råsunda Fotbollsstadion. This stadium was Sweden's national football stadium for many years. It was located in a place called Solna Municipality, near Stockholm. The stadium was taken down in 2013. A new stadium, called Nationalarenan, took its place.
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A Look at Råsunda Stadium's History
Råsunda Stadium officially opened in 1937. But there were even older stadiums on the same spot. The very first one opened way back in 1910. The first game at the 1937 stadium was on April 18, 1937. AIK played against Malmö FF and won 4–0. Axel Nilsson scored the first goal.
Stadium Capacity and Important Games
Råsunda Stadium could hold between 35,000 and 36,608 people. The older 1910 stadium hosted some football games. It also hosted some shooting events during the 1912 Summer Olympics. Råsunda was the home stadium for the AIK team. Many exciting local derby games between Stockholm clubs were played there.
The stadium was also the main office for the Swedish Football Association. About 75% of the national football team's home games were played at Råsunda. Other games were often played at Ullevi in Gothenburg. Both Råsunda and Ullevi were considered top-tier football stadiums.
Record Attendance and Special Events
The most people ever at Råsunda Stadium was 52,943. This happened on September 26, 1965. Sweden played against West Germany. West Germany won that match 2–1.
A famous concert also took place at Råsunda. On June 7, 1986, the British rock band Queen started their final tour there. It was called "The Magic Tour." Queen played for about 37,500 fans that night.
Hosting World Cup Finals
Råsunda was a very special stadium. It was one of only two stadiums to host both men's and women's World Cup finals. It hosted the men's final in the 1958 World Cup. Later, it hosted the women's final in the 1995 Women's World Cup. The other stadium with this honor is the Rose Bowl in the United States.
Råsunda Stadium at the 1958 FIFA World Cup
Råsunda Stadium was a big part of the 1958 FIFA World Cup. It hosted eight games, including the exciting final match.
| Date | Time (UTC+01) | Team No. 1 | Result | Team No. 2 | Round | Attendance |
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| 8 June 1958 | 14:00 |  Sweden |
3–0 |  Mexico |
Group 3 | 34,107 |
| 11 June 1958 | 19:00 | Mexico |
1–1 |  Wales |
15,150 | |
| 12 June 1958 | 19:00 | Sweden |
2–1 |  Hungary |
38,850 | |
| 15 June 1958 | 14:00 | Sweden |
0–0 | Wales |
30,287 | |
| 17 June 1958 | 19:00 | Wales |
2–1 | Hungary |
Group 3 Play-off | 2,823 |
| 19 June 1958 | 19:00 | Sweden |
2–0 |  Soviet Union |
Quarter-finals | 31,900 |
| 24 June 1958 | 19:00 |  Brazil |
5–2 |  France |
Semi-finals | 27,100 |
| 29 June 1958 | 15:00 | Brazil |
5–2 | Sweden |
Final | 49,737 |
Råsunda Stadium at the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup
Råsunda Stadium also hosted the final match of the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup. This was a big moment for women's football.
| Date | Time (UTC+01) | Team No. 1 | Result | Team No. 2 | Round | Attendance |
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| 18 June 1995 | 18:00 |  Germany |
0–2 |  Norway |
Final | 17,158 |
See also
In Spanish: Estadio Råsunda para niños
