Stade de France

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Stade de France built?1998
2. What is the location?Saint-Denis, France
3. What is the capacity?80,698 for football/rugby; 77,083 for athletics
4. Where is the Stade de France located?It is in Saint‑Denis, a town just north of Paris. The location was chosen so it is easy to reach but not right in the city center.
5. How many people can the Stade de France seat?The stadium can seat over 80,000 for football and rugby, and a little less, about 77,000, for athletics.

UEFA Category 4 Stadium: The highest designation given by UEFA, indicating a stadium's suitability for major European finals.
Retractable Seating: Seats that can be moved or folded away, allowing for different configurations of the venue.
National Identity: The sense of belonging to a nation, often reinforced by shared cultural experiences and symbols.