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There are hundreds of incredible stadiums around the world, costing millions and hosting thousands. From World Cup finals to Olympic records, these spaces hold an important place in sporting history. With each new season, countries around the world compete to build and expand their stadiums to become the biggest and best in the world, a feat which is becoming more and more challenging! Click on to see the most extravagant sports stadiums around.

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Bet you didn't see that coming. That's right, North Korea has the biggest sports stadium in the world. The huge structure has a capacity of 114,000.

▲This architectural marvel was built for the 2008 Olympics. It hosts 80,000 normally, but that was pushed to 91,000 for the 2008 games.

▲Opened in 1907, and otherwise known as Twickers, this stadium hosts England's national rugby team. 82,000 fans can watch rugby games, which decreases to 75,000 for standard soccer.

▲Azteca is located in Mexico City, and is home to Club América and Mexico's national team. It can fit 87,000 fans.

▲With a capacity of over 78,000, Maracanã was purpose-built for the 1950 World Cup, which Brazil lost to Uruguay in the final.

▲The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium replaced White Hart Lane. It reportedly cost over US$1 billion, and took four years to build. It has a capacity of over 62,000.

▲Also known as "The G," this sports stadium can host over 100,000 spectators.

▲This impressive stadium can host over 77,000 fans, who can watch Indonesia's national soccer team or the soccer club Persija Jakarta.

▲This multi-purpose stadium houses the clubs Selangor FA and PKNS F.C. The Malaysian stadium has a capacity of 80,372.

▲The Stade de France has hosted many teams in the past, but is mainly used for national matches.

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Azadi is one of many stadiums which have actually decreased their capacity. It hosts 78,000 fans, down from 100,000 in 2003.

▲The Stade des Martyrs hosts 80,000 fans, but 125,000 can squeeze in for important games.

▲Guangdong is China's biggest stadium by seating capacity, which sits at 80,012. That said, no sports teams can call this stadium home.

▲Officially known as the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, the home of AC and Inter Milan is one of the most famous fields in European soccer.

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It had its own past issues, but Monumental hosts Club Universitario de Deportes, as well as religious and cultural events.

▲You may remember Luzhniki from the 2018 World Cup games. The Russian stadium can host 81,000 fans.

▲Named after a Real Madrid legend, Bernabéu is one of the most famous stadiums in soccer. Over 81,000 fans can watch games here.

▲The home stadium of Borussia Dortmund has a reputation for a great atmosphere, thanks to its capacity of over 81,000.

▲Croke Park first opened in 1884, and has since hosted concerts, soccer matches, and rugby brawls too. Its current capacity is 82,300.

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Also known as the ANZ Stadium, over 83,000 fans can watch games here. It was built for the 2000 Summer Olympics.

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The capacity of Salt Lake Stadium is between 80,000 and 85,000. It was once the largest soccer stadium in the world.

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Africa's second-largest stadium opened up in 2007. It hosts local club Smouha and the Egyptian national team.

▲The Malaysian stadium has a capacity of over 87,000. It's home to the Malaysian national soccer team, and is owned by the Malaysian Government.

▲Wembley Stadium was opened in 2007. A whopping 90,000 fans can watch games here, whether it's the English national team or formerly Tottenham Hotspur.

▲South Africa's Soccer City was opened in 1989, and was renovated and expanded 30 years later. Nowadays, it has a capacity of 94,736.

▲The home of Barcelona FC is also home to the Catalonia national soccer team. Almost 100,000 passionate fans are welcomed here every game.

▲The colossal Kyle Field has hosted football games since 1904. It can host over 102,000.

▲With a capacity of over 106,000, Beaver Stadium is located in the heart of Pennsylvania. It is home to the Penn State college football team.

▲With a capacity of over 107,000, four sports teams from the University of Michigan play here.