Estadio Monumental – River Plate Stadium

Overview

The 72,000-capacity home of River Plate and Argentina's national team—where Argentina won the 1978 World Cup final.

Highlights

• Museo River: Argentina's national team highlights including 1978 and 2022 World Cup triumphs.
• The Scale: One of the largest stadiums in South America.
• The Nunez Setting: Leafy riverside neighborhood surroundings.

History

Opened in 1938, expanded for the 1978 World Cup. Represents the upper-class north in the River-Boca rivalry.

Visitor Tips

• Tours: Available on non-match days; book online.
• Duration: 1.5 hours (tour + museum).