Stadio Friuli - Important Events

Important Events

Friuli hosted three matches at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, all of which were Group E matches.

In 2005, the stadium was approved by UEFA to host matches involving the UEFA Champions League, which Udinese participated in, during the 2005–06 season.

On September 10, 2008, the stadium hosted the second match of the Italian national team's 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Georgia.

On November 21, 2009, Italy rugby team played Rugby World Cup Champions South Africa on this ground. On May 13, 2012, Metallica was there for the Black Album tour.

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