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The best looking stadiums in world football - ranked

By Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Wembley is one of most beloved stadiums around
Wembley is one of most beloved stadiums around / Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
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Football stadiums come in all shapes and sizes, so how do we go about deciding which ones are the best looking?

Many factors need to be considered: the scenery, the stands, the ambience and that most elusive of characteristics, a wow factor.

Below are 30 stadiums that satisfy these criteria, ranked in order of their beauty. Enjoy.

30. Mane Garrincha, Brasilia

The Mané Garrincha was opened in 1974
The Mané Garrincha was opened in 1974 / SERGIO LIMA/Getty Images

Named after the legendary Brazilian, the Mane Garrincha is a real gladiatorial arena.

Seemingly held together by a series of concrete matchsticks, it is architecturally fascinating.

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