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What is Wembley Stadium?

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Wembley Stadium is England's national football stadium in northwest London, with a capacity of 90,000. It hosts the FA Cup final and England matches and is known for its huge arch, which is visible across London.

The current stadium opened in 2007 on the site of the original Wembley Stadium, which was built in 1923 and famous for its twin towers.

The original stadium hosted the 1948 Olympics and the 1966 World Cup final, when England beat West Germany to win the tournament.

Major events

The new Wembley hosts England national team matches, FA Cup finals, League Cup finals and play-off finals. It also hosted the final of Euro 2020, played in 2021, and the women's Euro 2022 final, which England won.

The stadium's arch is 133 metres tall and supports much of the roof. It is lit up at night and can be seen from miles away.

Wembley also hosts concerts by major artists, as well as NFL games and boxing. It is the second-largest stadium in Europe after Barcelona's Camp Nou. The stadium is owned by the Football Association.

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