Latin America is one of the regions of the world with an important football tradition. Several of the host countries have impressive football stadiums that feature cutting-edge technology. However, some are more modern than others. Currently, only some countries such as Brazil, Argentina or Mexico have state-of-the-art sports facilities.
However, the most modern stadium in Latin America would not be in any of the above-mentioned areas within three years. Instead, it will be located in Central America and have a capacity for 50,000 fans.
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Which country will have the most modern stadium in Latin America?
El Salvador will have the stadium with the best technology Latin America. Zhang Yanhu, Chinese ambassador to the Central American country, announced this at the end of 2023 during the laying of the foundation stone for the foundation.
The most modern football stadium in Latin America will have a capacity for 50,000 spectators. Photo: Captured by YouTube/Sports Channel 4
Also present at the presentation was President Nayib Bukele, who also assured that the venue would be the “most modern in Latin America”. All of this is a product of the support of the Asian country.
The camp will be set up in the former military school of Captain General Gerardo Barrio on the western outskirts of El Salvador. In addition, the company has an investment of over $100 million, as Bukele mentioned last December.
The most modern stadium in Latin America has an investment of more than 100 million US dollars. Photo: Captured by YouTube/Sports Channel 4
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What will the most modern stadium in Latin America look like?
According to local media outlet Sports Channel 4, the stadium will have two basketball courts, medical care areas, offices for referees and press, as well as media and VIP rooms in addition to the field of play. According to local and Chinese authorities, each of these rooms will feature state-of-the-art technology.
The most modern stadium in Latin America is scheduled to be inaugurated in early 2027. Photo: Shot by YouTube/Deportes Channel 4
“The project plan will be continuously improved to achieve the best visual appearance, safest structure and most complete functions,” said Zhang Yanhu. This would mean the stadium would be inaugurated in early 2027.
Thanks to China's support, the largest stadium in Latin America is being built. Photo: Captured by YouTube/Sports Channel 4
What is the largest stadium in South America?
The largest sports facility in South America is called Mâs Monumental and belongs to the Argentine River Plate Club. It has a capacity for 83,196 spectators and is divided into four large areas: the Sívori stand with capacity for 26,890 fans, the Belgrano stand with a capacity for 13,374 spectators, the San Martín stand with capacity for 17,755 spectators and the Centenario Grandstand with 25,177 spectators seats available.
Construction of the first version began in 1936 and was inaugurated in May 1938. However, after decades of history, a renovation project was proposed in 2014 to increase capacity. As a result, from this moment until February 2023, various improvement works have been carried out on the facilities of this emblematic Argentine stadium.