Allianz Riviera, Nice, France
Allianz Riviera, a versatile stadium located in Nice, serves as the home ground for the Ligue 1 team in Nice. Constructed between 2011 and 2013, the stadium boasts a maximum capacity of 36,178, replacing the city's previous venue, Stade Municipal du Ray. The inaugural match took place on September 22, 2013, featuring a clash between Valenciennes and Nice.
Beyond hosting thrilling Ligue 1 encounters, Allianz Riviera has been a venue for prestigious Euros matches. In 2016, it witnessed exciting group stage matchups such as Poland vs. Northern Ireland, Spain vs. Turkey, Sweden vs. Belgium, and the round of 16 showdown between England and Iceland. The stadium continued its role as a prominent host during the 2019 Women's World Cup, accommodating group-stage matches like England vs. Scotland, France vs. Norway, Sweden vs. Thailand, Japan vs. England, and round-of-16 clashes like Norway vs. Australia, culminating in the 3rd Place Play-Off between England and Sweden.