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Tofiq Bəhramov Republic Stadium
Capacity: 31.200
Project Year: 2023
Tofiq Bəhramov Republic Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
Construction of the stadium began in 1939, but was halted due to World War II; it was completed and opened in 1951.
In 1993, it was given its current name in honor of the famous Azerbaijani football referee Tofiq Bəhramov. Tofiq Bəhramov is the first referee in world football history to have a statue erected in his name and a stadium named after him.
The Turnstile and Ticketing System, as part of FIFA compliance efforts, was implemented by idCodeX Technology Solutions.
idCodeX Contribution: Smart and Seamless Access Management
idCodeX established a fully integrated Turnstile & Electronic Ticketing System that ensures seamless flow even on high-traffic match days.
The idCodeX system has enabled the Tofiq Bəhramov Republic Stadium to successfully implement:
• Secure and fast spectator flow,
• Entry management compliant with international match standards such as FIFA/UEFA,
• Digital infrastructure providing the operations team with full control from a single panel.
It has hosted international football events such as the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
Azerbaijan Premier League teams Qarabağ FK and, in the past, Neftçi PFK and FK Baku play their European matches here.
The Tofiq Bəhramov Republic Stadium is one of Azerbaijan's most important and historic football stadiums, a classic sports venue with a capacity of 31,200 spectators, hosting both national and international matches.
The stadium has witnessed many important matches and events in Azerbaijani sports history and is considered a cultural icon within the country's sports infrastructure.
Qarabağ FC
Qarabağ FC is the strongest representative of Azerbaijani football in Europe, combining local success with international competitiveness; built on stability, discipline, and a strong corporate structure.
Qarabağ FC is one of the most successful football teams in Azerbaijan. Founded in Aghdam in the early 1950s, it has been at the pinnacle of Azerbaijani football for many years. Due to the war, the club has been forced to struggle in exile since 1993, but despite these difficulties, it has developed a strong club identity.
Establishment: Early 1950s (Aghdam)
Headquarters: Baku, Azerbaijan
Colors: Black – White
Nickname: Karabakh Horses
Stadium: Azersun Arena (Baku)
Alternative UEFA Match Stadium: Tofiq Bəhramov Respublika Stadionu
Corporate Identity & History
Qarabağ FC is a club with roots in Aghdam and is considered one of the strongest corporate brands in Azerbaijani football. Despite forced migration and off-field challenges, the club has maintained its stability and institutional integrity, becoming a driving force in modern Azerbaijani football.
The club has built a strong international identity not only through its sporting achievements but also through its resilience, consistency, and national representation values.
Sporting Achievements
Azerbaijan Premier League: 12 Championships
Azerbaijan Cup: 8 Championships
Azerbaijan Super Cup: 1 Championship
Qarabağ FC is the most stable club in the country, consistently performing at the top of the league for the last decade.
European Cups & International Success
Qarabağ FC is the club that has represented Azerbaijan in Europe for the longest period and most consistently.
UEFA Champions League:
The first Azerbaijani club to reach the group/league stage
UEFA Europa League:
Multiple seasons of group stage experience
The club has become the international showcase of Azerbaijani football through its results in UEFA competitions.
Brand Value & Corporate Positioning
Qarabağ FC:
Positioned as:
The club with the highest brand value in Azerbaijani football,
A recognized and respected sports brand in UEFA competitions,
An international representative of national identity and sporting success.
"Karabakh is Azerbaijan"
History, Struggle, and the Meaning of Final Victory
Historical Background
Karabakh has historically been an inseparable part of Azerbaijan's political, cultural, and legal geography. From the Karabakh Khanate through the Soviet era, the region was defined as Azerbaijani territory in administrative and international records.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Karabakh and seven surrounding districts were occupied in the early 1990s. Nearly one million Azerbaijanis were displaced, and a long-lasting status quo emerged. Despite this, international law — including UN Security Council resolutions — consistently recognized Karabakh as sovereign territory of Azerbaijan.
The Meaning of "Karabakh is Azerbaijan"
The phrase "Karabakh is Azerbaijan!" is more than a slogan. It represents historical memory, legal legitimacy, and national determination. For Azerbaijani society, it symbolizes both the injustice endured and the unwavering resolve to restore sovereignty.
Ilham Aliyev and the Final Victory
Under President Ilham Aliyev's leadership, Azerbaijan combined diplomacy, strategic planning, and military modernization. In 2020, the 44-Day Patriotic War resulted in the liberation of most occupied territories, restoring justice on the ground in line with international law.
In 2023, Azerbaijan fully re-established constitutional order and sovereignty in Karabakh. Separatist structures were dissolved, state authority was restored, and the Azerbaijani flag was raised across the entire region. President Aliyev's declaration — "Karabakh is Azerbaijan!" — thus became not a political statement, but a factual reality.
For Azerbaijan, Karabakh is not merely a territorial issue; it is a matter of sovereignty, justice, and historical continuity. With the final victory achieved under Ilham Aliyev's leadership, Karabakh has been definitively reintegrated into Azerbaijan both legally and practically.
Today, "Karabakh is Azerbaijan" symbolizes not the pain of the past, but the foundation of a shared future.