Stade de France

France’s national stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, opened in 1998 for the FIFA World Cup. It hosts football, rugby, athletics, and major concerts.

Retractable seating: Stadium seating that moves to alter the distance or configuration between spectators and the field. Its lower stands can shift to bring spectators closer to a football or rugby pitch.
1998 FIFA World Cup: The 16th FIFA World Cup, hosted by France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. The stadium was built as the tournament’s principal venue and hosted its final.
1998 FIFA World Cup final: The final match of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, in which France defeated Brazil 3–0. The stadium’s opening-year final became a defining event in its history.
French national football team: The national association football team that represents France in international competition. The stadium serves as the team’s principal home venue for major matches.
Stadium roof: A roof structure that covers some or all spectator seating in a sports venue. The stadium’s roof covers the stands while leaving the playing field open.
France 1998 FIFA World Cup bid: France’s successful bid to host the 1998 FIFA World Cup. The hosting award created the need for a large national stadium near Paris.
2007 Rugby World Cup final: The final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, won by South Africa against England. The stadium hosted a second major world championship final in another sport.
French national rugby union team: The national rugby union team that represents France in international competition. The venue regularly stages the team’s major home fixtures.
Association football: A team sport in which players use their feet to move a ball and score in a goal. The stadium opened for the 1998 FIFA World Cup and remains a major football venue.
Michel Macary: A French architect who helped design the Stade de France with a multidisciplinary team. Macary was one of the architects behind the stadium’s design.

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Johnny HallydayRelated: Hallyday’s 1998 concerts there demonstrated the scale of his live following.