The Santiago Bernabéu, designed and built by FCC Construcción, has been recognised as the best stadium in the world in 2024 by the World Football Summit (WFS), the leading platform for the global football industry. The award highlights the innovative features of the Santiago Bernabéu and its ambitious vision to redefine not only the landscape of sports stadiums, but also the cultural and economic fabric of Madrid.

The award highlights the ‘unique innovation’ carried out by FCC Construcción in different aspects of the new Santiago Bernabéu, such as the construction of a state-of-the-art retractable pitch with an underground greenhouse, a 360-degree video scoreboard that wraps around the entire interior of the stadium and the external digital skin that turns it into a dynamic urban landmark.

It also highlights the stadium's ability to adapt to become a cultural and tourist centre in the Spanish capital in a year in which it has hosted concerts by international artists such as Taylor Swift, Karol G. and Luis Miguel, among others. Jan Alessie, co-founder of the World Football Summit, said: ‘The Santiago Bernabéu is not just a stadium; it is a showcase of the future of sports and entertainment venues. Its combination of cutting-edge technology, sustainability and multi-functionality sets a new standard for what a modern stadium can be. It is a turning point in the industry and a vital asset for Madrid's economy’.