VENUE
Stadio Nazionale del PNF
Overview
Rome’s national stadium hosted three matches at the 1934 World Cup, including Italy’s final victory over Czechoslovakia. Built in 1911 and renovated in 1928, it remained a major Roman football venue until closing in 1953 and was demolished in 1957.
Key facts
- City
- Rome
- Country
- Italy
- Opened
- 1911
- 1934 capacity
- 47300
- Status
- demolished
- Tournament
- FIFA World Cup 1934
History
Opened in 1911 as Rome’s national multi-purpose stadium.
Renovated in 1928 and later associated with the Partito Nazionale Fascista naming used during the 1934 World Cup.
Hosted Italy 7–1 United States, Czechoslovakia 3–1 Germany and the 1934 World Cup final, Italy 2–1 Czechoslovakia after extra time.
Used by Lazio from 1931 to 1953 and by Roma from 1940 to 1953.
Closed in 1953 and demolished in 1957; the Stadio Flaminio was built on the site.
Historical timeline
Year: 1911 · Event: Opened in Rome.
Year: 1928 · Event: Renovated for major international football.
Year: 1934 · Event: Hosted three World Cup matches, including the final.
Year: 1953 · Event: Closed.
Year: 1957 · Event: Demolished; Stadio Flaminio replaced it on the site.
Matches
Italy 7-1 United StatesDate: 1934-05-27 · Stage: Round of 16 · Home Team: Italy · Away Team: United States
Czechoslovakia 3-1 GermanyDate: 1934-06-03 · Stage: Semi-final · Home Team: Czechoslovakia · Away Team: Germany
Italy 2-1 CzechoslovakiaDate: 1934-06-10 · Stage: Final · Home Team: Italy · Away Team: Czechoslovakia
Notes
Hosted 3 matches at the 1934 FIFA World Cup.