By Dan Smith

1 – Estadio Azteca

The Estadio Azteca is one of the most remarkable sights in world football. Since opening in 1966 it has been home to both the Mexican national team and Club America. The 87,000 capacity makes it one of the biggest stadiums in world football and it also played host to one of the most controversial scenes in the history of the sport. The Hand of God. Committed by Diego Maradona during the 1986 World Cup. And during the 1970 World Cup it held what is dubbed the ‘Game of the century’ between West Germany and Italy. Not only does it host football but it has also held American football matches, Concerts as well as boxing.

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2 – Olympiastadion

A ground steeped in history, located in the heart of Berlin it can hold 75,000 people and has been the scene for some of the most famous moments not in only in football history but world history. It was the place where Jesse Owens upstaged Hitler at his own event. Home to Hertha Berlin since 1963 and the German national team it has held the 1936 Olympics, 1974 & 2006 World Cups as well as the 2015 Champions League Final. Just like the Azteca it has not only hosted football. Concerts and American football have also been played here. This is an iconic, must see ground for any football or sporting fan alike.

3 – Sapporo Dome

This arena as made the list not because of its history. But because of how unique it is. It is a ground that can host both Football and Baseball. This is made possible by the fact that there is a rotating pitch in place. An astro turf baseball field lays below a grass surface for football meaning that when needed the football ground can be moved in or out of the stadium. Built in 2001 it also played host to 3 three games during the 2002 World Cup. It is a proposed venue for the 2020 summer Olympics and this is certainly one of the most unique grounds in the world.