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The World’s 100 Best Football Stadiums

Estadio Monumental

Buenos Aires, Argentina

  1. WORLD’S BEST FOOTBALL STADIUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 2 2026

Top 10No. 1 in Latin AmericaNo. 1 in Argentina

Estadio Monumental

Home of River Plate, the Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires holds 70,054 and opened in 1938. Match days bring large crowds and tight access, while guided tours and the museum give a closer look at the club's history.

Highlights

  • Museum showcase
  • Stadium tour with guide
  • Pitch in excellent condition

Good to know

  • Biometric entry for River Plate home matches
  • Limited parking near the stadium
  • Seats unreserved; a vacated seat gets taken

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