Stunning new designs have emerged for what could be the 'world's biggest football stadium'. With the ambition of being built to host the 2030 World Cup final, the Grand Stade Hassan II could hold a capacity of 115,000 fans. Per Mail Sport , the architects who drew up plans for a new Old Trafford for Manchester United have been tasked with creating this incredible new venue .
The early renderings are certainly impressive. In the world of football right now, Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in North Korea – built in 1989 with a capacity of 114,000 – is the world's biggest football ground. This new venue in Morocco, however, could soon take the crown.
Designs for Grand Stade Hassan II The stadium will be based outside Casablanca, and is said to draw inspiration from the country's traditional social gatherings, known as a 'moussem'. The roof will be made from a unique aluminium lattice, and each end of the venue will be able to hold 29,500 fans over three steep tiers. The venue will also feature 32 stairways to a series of gardens on raised platforms, which will be located 28 metres above the ground.
In terms of the flashier seats, there will be five levels of hospitality. As such as many as 12,000 corporate customers will be welcomed at the Grand Stade Hassan II – named after Hassan II of Morocco, a former King who reigned from 1961 until his death in 1999. A royal box will also be part of the luxury seats.
The renderings of the stadium design have been created by Populous. Thi.