Four major stadium projects are currently under construction around the world, ranging from a £28bn, 135,000-seater venue in Vietnam to a 115,000-capacity ground in Morocco set to host matches at the 2030 World Cup. These ambitious developments aim to attract more fans and generate greater revenues for their owners.
VinFast Trong Dong Stadium: World's Largest Venue
The VinFast Trong Dong Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam, is set to become the world's largest stadium. Construction began nine months ago, and images of the building works have recently emerged. The venue is expected to open its doors by July 2027.
The project reportedly costs around $38bn (£28.8bn) and will be built at the centre of the broader Olympic Sports City development. The ground is named and modelled on a traditional Vietnamese bronze drum. The reinforced concrete structure has a deadline of December 2026, after which the dome system, electrical systems, and finishing work will begin.
Hassan II Stadium: A World Cup Centerpiece
The Hassan II Stadium, named after Hassan II of Morocco, will have a capacity of 115,000, making it the second-largest football stadium in the world once completed, behind only the VinFast Trong Dong Stadium. The ground is being built in Benslimane, Morocco, and the project was announced in October 2023 after the North African nation was named as one of the hosts of the World Cup 2030.
In addition to hosting matches during the summer tournament, the stadium will serve as the home venue for Raja CA, Wydad AC, and the Morocco national football team. The total construction cost is £1bn, with an opening date planned for 2028.
New Trafford and New Milan Stadium
Manchester United have announced plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford after 116 years. The new ground will sit 350 metres north-west of Old Trafford, and the club estimates the construction will cost £2bn, though an updated estimate in 2026 could potentially double that figure. Dubbed the 'Wembley of the North', the stadium is expected to be the flagship landmark of United's 'Stadium District' plan, part of the wider Trafford Wharfside development.
AC Milan and Inter Milan, who have shared the San Siro since 1947, are set to demolish the iconic ground to make way for a new stadium. Construction is set to begin in 2028 for a 71,500-seater, roughly 4,000 fewer seats than the San Siro. The new stadium will reportedly cost up to £1.1bn and will be situated adjacent to the clubs' current home. The San Siro will only be destroyed once the new ground is completed, so AC and Inter will continue playing there in the interim.
