The Stade de France is a stadium located in the northern Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis, France. The facility was built specifically for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which was held in France. The final match of the tournament was held at this stadium. Currently, the arena can accommodate 81,338 spectators for football or rugby matches. The stadium's construction cost approximately โฌ285 million.
Today, the Stade de France serves as the home ground for the French national football and rugby teams.
Due to its versatile configuration, the stadium is also used for athletics competitions. In 2003, it hosted the World Athletics Championships, and the Meeting Areva tournament is held annually.
As part of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the Stade de France hosted the closing ceremony, athletics competitions, and the football final.
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