Jernvallen

Jernvallen is a multi-use stadium in Sandviken, Sweden.[1] In the 1958 FIFA World Cup there were two matches played at Jernvallen.[2] It has the distinction of being the northernmost stadium to host a World Cup match. It is currently used mostly for football matches. Although the record for the stadium is 20,000 people in 1958, today the stadium holds 7,000 people.

Jernvallen
LocationSandviken, Sweden
OwnerJernvallen Drift AB
Capacity7,000
Opened1938
Tenants
Sandvikens IF
Sandvikens AIK FK

FIFA World Cup 1958

Hungary 1 1 Wales
Bozsik  5' Report J. Charles  27'
Jernvallen, Sandviken
Attendance: 20,000
Referee: Codesal (Uruguay)

Hungary 4 0 Mexico
Tichy  19', 46'
Sándor  54'
Bencsics  69'
Report
Jernvallen, Sandviken
Attendance: 13,300
Referee: Eriksson (Finland)
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References

  1. Jernvallen på Sandviken.se at sandviken.se
  2. See the links at the two match reports


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