What is the largest sports stadium in the world based on capacity?

Thanks

This link may give you the answer.

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Maracana Stadium, Rio, Brazil

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http://www.rio.rj.gov.br/riotur/rioingle/grai15-1.htm

[ 03-19-2002, 01:24 PM: Message edited by: ozzz2002 ]

some sources say it's the Strahov Stadium, in Prague, Czech Republic, with a capacity of 240,000 .. if it's still in use. Peter Fitzsimmons, seems to imply it is:

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In the wake of continuing controversy over the lack of tickets for the Lions Tests, maybe a solution is available for the next time the series is held, in 12 years' time. The ARU needs to hold the deciding Test overseas. It defies belief, but CNN reported this week that the Strahov Stadium in Prague in the Czech Republic has the capacity to hold 240,000 spectators! Just a thought ...
Sydney Morning Herald, 23rd June 2001

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I would hate to be in the back row of spectators in THAT place!