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The 18 biggest soccer stadiums in the world

Matthew Nitch SmithMay 7, 2016, 11:30 IST

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Football - or "soccer", depending on where you live - is the most popular sport in the world, so it's no surprise the game is played in some of the biggest stadiums in the world.

The largest 18 football stadiums, measured by capacity, are located all over the globe.

In fact every continent other than Antarctica makes an appearance on the list. Asia has the most with six, while Europe has five.

Even nations countries like the USA and Australia - where football hasn't traditionally been hugely popular but is growing in appeal - landed in the top ten.

Check out the 18 biggest stadiums on earth below.