Stade de France opened in 1998 as France’s national stadium, built specifically to host the FIFA World Cup, where it saw the French team’s historic victory on home soil. Commissioned in the early 1990s, the stadium was part of a vision to create a premier venue for major international sports and cultural events. Since its grand inauguration, it has become a landmark of French pride, regularly hosting top events in football and rugby, including UEFA Euro championships and Rugby World Cup matches. Over the years, Stade de France has also expanded its role to accommodate large-scale concerts and ceremonies, solidifying its reputation as a venue central to France’s most celebrated moments.