Wembley

American

[wem-blee] / ˈwɛm bli /

noun

a former borough, now part of Brent, in SE England, near London.

Wembley British

/ ˈwɛmblɪ /

noun

part of the Greater London borough of Brent: site of the English national soccer stadium, replaced by the larger multi-purpose Wembley Stadium in 2007

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The first direct blow between the sides will be struck next month in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

From BBC

I think when we went to Wembley... the helicopter followed us from the hotel in the coach, then you arrive at Wembley and there's just people everywhere.

From BBC

A coroner has raised concerns over the safety of barriers at Wembley Stadium after an Oasis fan fell to his death at one of the band's concerts.

From BBC

Two of the games will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a third at Wembley.

From Barron's

Their first meeting with defending champions Spain - who they beat in the Euro 2025 final - is on 14 April at Wembley Stadium.

From BBC

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