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The World’s 100 Best Football Stadiums

Estadio Centenario

Montevideo, Uruguay

  1. WORLD’S BEST FOOTBALL STADIUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 83 2026
Estadio Centenario

Uruguay's national team and Nacional have played matches at Parque Batlle in Montevideo, a stadium opened in 1930 for the first World Cup. Guided tours cover the stands and trophy room, and the Tower of Tributes can be climbed for views.

Highlights

  • Tower of Tributes climb
  • Stadium tour with trophy room
  • Football museum with relics

Good to know

  • Bar open every day
  • Expect queues at large events

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