Utama Negeri Stadium, Football stadium in Kangar, Malaysia.
Utama Negeri Stadium is a sports facility in Kangar with a running track surrounding the main playing field. It has approximately 5,000 fixed seats with a total capacity of 20,000 spectators.
The stadium opened in 1995 and gained international attention when it hosted group matches of the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. That tournament brought significant exposure and demonstrated the facility's capacity to host major competitions.
The stadium is named after the first ruler of Perlis following independence, embodying the region's connection to sports and leadership. Visitors and locals gather here to watch their teams compete and share moments of athletic pride together.
The stadium is located within Kompleks Sukan Negeri Perlis and features changing facilities, VIP sections, and media areas. Adequate parking is available for visitors arriving by car.
The venue hosted Argentina's group stage matches during the 1997 Youth World Championship, where they faced Hungary and Canada. Those international matches brought young talented players to this location, which typically hosts local competitions.
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