England men faced Iceland at Wembley Stadium on the eve of UEFA EURO 2024 on 7th June 2024. The fixture was form an important part of the Three Lions’ preparation for this summer’s tournament in Germany. #wembleystadium #wembley
The original Wembley Stadium opened its doors in April 1923, so will soon celebrate its centenary. Over the last hundred years, it has fixed itself firmly into the nation’s hearts and minds, thanks to hosting some truly incredible moments in footballing history - including England’s famous World Cup win in 1966 and the nail-biting action of EURO ’96.
Built for the British Empire Exhibition of 1924, Wembley was due to be demolished immediately afterwards. However, businessman and civil servant Sir James Stevenson suggested the stadium stay open, as football had been played on the grounds where it was built since the 1880s. Soon after, King George V officially opened the stadium and the pitch was dubbed the ‘hallowed turf’.
Of course, Wembley is about so much more than football. As the pre-eminent sports and entertainment venue in Britain, it’s hosted a wide range of events from rugby (league and union) to speedway championships, stock car and greyhound racing - and just about everything in between.
The stadium was a venue for the London 2012 Olympics, the 1948 Summer Olympics, and the 2015 Rugby World Cup. It is now an established home of NFL in the UK, and has staged several unforgettable boxing world-title fights.