VIETNAM has shared breathtaking renders of the world’s largest football stadium, which is set to dwarf iconic venues like Old Trafford and Wembley.
Construction has begun on the mega 135,000-seater as part of a vast City project that will set the Hanoi Government back a whopping £28billion.
The Trong Dong stadium will have an eye-watering 135,000 capacityCredit: Trong Dong Stadium
The stadium is part of the ambitious Olympics Sports City project in southern HanoiCredit: Trong Dong Stadium
Plans to build the record-breaking Trong Dong Stadium were approved in December, with officials stating it will host large-scale sports, cultural and socio-political events.
Vietnam hopes the ambitious urban development will boost its standing on the international stage, with the state-of-the-art arena as its centre piece.
Trong Dong Stadium’s design is based around the country’s iconic Dong Son brass drums, an ancient Vietnamese civilisation representing community spirit, strength, and longevity.
Architects say this will help blend the country’s rich traditional culture with a futuristic, cutting-edge facility that will boost Vietnam‘s prestige.
, the Bird’s Nest Stadium in and ‘s Lusail Stadium were cited as inspirations for the ambitious project.
Organisers believe these venues helped boost the status of their countries.
Trong Dong Stadium would overtake the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in for having the largest seated capacity, with that venue estimated to be able to seat 114,000 spectators.
It would also top ‘s ambitious Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca, which is being built ahead of the 2030 World Cup and will host 115,000 fans.
Trong Dong Stadium’s website states: “In Vietnam, the need for large-scale, integrated, and internationally standardised sports facilities is becoming increasingly urgent, especially as the country aims to participate more deeply in regional and global sporting events.
“Hanoi – the capital of the country – as the political, cultural, and diplomatic center, has the responsibility to take the lead in establishing national-level sports institutions that meet the requirements of sustainable development and international integration.
“In this context, the Trong Dong Stadium is being developed with the same strategic vision, focusing not only on its purely sporting function but also on becoming an architectural and cultural icon representing Vietnam in the new era.
“The construction of a stadium of comparable scale and quality to iconic global landmarks is seen as a significant step in the roadmap to improve national infrastructure capacity and Vietnam’s position on the world sports map.”
Organisers claim the arena would have the world’s largest retractable roof and would allow Vietnam to host major international events such as the World Cup and the Olympics.
Officials hope the arena will boost the country’s international standingCredit: Trong Dong Stadium
It will be a strictly football-specific venue, setting it apart from many multi-purpose builds equipped with athletics tracks.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in December ahead of the project, with the stadium reportedly earmarked for completion by August 2028.
Hanoi’s Olympics Sports City, which will be divided into four zones, will include an advanced transportation system, a new urban area, and additional sporting facilities.
As a whole, the mega-project is expected to be completed by 2035.
Organisers say they have prioritised sustainable building practices and materials.
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