Wed, June 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM UTC
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JUNE 11: A view of the trophy as the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially began with the unveiling of the countdown clock in Mexico City, Mexico on June 11, 2025. Fans gathered to celebrate the milestone, marking the final stretch before the world’s biggest football tournament returns. With Mexico, the United States, and Canada set to host, preparations are in full swing for a World Cup. (Photo by Grace Hie Yoon/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The Brief
World Cup teams have selected base camps across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
These sites will serve as training and living hubs during the tournament.
Locations range from major cities to smaller training hubs across North America.
NEW YORK – As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, national teams are finalizing where they will live and train during the tournament.
What we know
Each team selects a base camp that includes training facilities and accommodations.
With matches spread across three countries, teams will travel to games while remaining based in one primary location.
World Cup 2026 base camps
Here’s a list of teams that have reported base camp locations, with additional teams expected to finalize plans ahead of the tournament.
United States
Croatia — Alexandria, Virginia: Training site: Episcopal High School
Saudi Arabia — Austin, Texas: Training site: Q2 Stadium / Austin FC facilities
Curaçao — Boca Raton, Florida: Training site: FAU soccer complex
France — Boston, Massachusetts: Training site: Gillette Stadium facilities
Scotland — Charlotte, North Carolina: Training site: Charlotte FC complex
Spain — Chattanooga, Tennessee: Training site: local professional facilities
Ivory Coast — Chester, Pennsylvania: Training site: Subaru Park (Philadelphia Union)
Ecuador — Columbus, Ohio: Training site: Columbus Crew facilities
Norway — Greensboro, North Carolina: Training site: UNC Greensboro
DR Congo — Houston, Texas: Training site: SaberCats Stadium
United States — Irvine, California: Training site: Great Park Stadium
Argentina — Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri
England — Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri
Netherlands — Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri: Training site: Sporting KC complex
Algeria — Lawrence, Kansas: Training site: University of Kansas
Czech Republic — Mansfield, Texas: Training site: regional complex
Brazil — Morristown, New Jersey: Training site: private training facilities
Senegal — New Brunswick, New Jersey: Training site: Rutgers University facilities
Japan — Nashville, Tennessee: Training site: Nashville SC facility
Australia — Oakland, California: Training site: Bay Area facilities
Austria — Santa Barbara, California
Qatar — Santa Barbara, California: Training site: UCSB facilities
Switzerland — San Diego, California
New Zealand — San Diego, California: Training site: Snapdragon Stadium complex
Germany — Winston-Salem, North Carolina: Training site: Wake Forest University
Belgium — Renton, Washington: Training site: Seattle Sounders FC Performance Center / Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse
Bosnia and Herzegovina — Herriman, Utah: Training site: Real Salt Lake facilities
Cabo Verde — Tampa, Florida: Training site: Waters Sportsplex
Egypt — Spokane, Washington: Training site: Gonzaga University / Luger Field
Ghana — Smithfield, Rhode Island: Training site: Bryant University
Haiti — Galloway Township, New Jersey: Training site: Stockton University
Iraq — White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia: Training site: Greenbrier Sports Performance Center
Jordan — Portland, Oregon: Training site: University of Portland
Paraguay — San Jose, California: Training site: San Jose State University Spartan Soccer Complex
Portugal — Palm Beach County, Florida: Training site: Gardens North County District Park
Sweden — Frisco, Texas: Training site: FC Dallas Stadium / Toyota Stadium
Türkiye — Mesa, Arizona: Training site: Arizona Athletic Grounds
Uzbekistan — Marietta, Georgia: Training site: Atlanta United Training Center
Morocco — Basking Ridge, New Jersey: Training site: The Pingry School
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR – DECEMBER 18: Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates scoring a goal to make it 2-2 during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina (3) and France (3) (Argentina win 4-2 on penalties) at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)
Mexico
South Korea — Guadalajara: Training site: Estadio Akron
Colombia — Guadalajara: Training site: Chivas / Liga MX facilities
Uruguay — Playa del Carmen: Training site: Riviera Maya complex
Iran — Tijuana, Mexico: Training site: TBA
Mexico — Mexico City: Training site: Centro de Alto Rendimiento
South Africa — Pachuca, Mexico: Training site: Universidad del Futbol
Tunisia — Monterrey, Mexico: Training site: El Barrial / Rayados Training Centre
Canada
Panama — New Tecumseth, Ontario: Training site: local training grounds
Canada — Vancouver, British Columbia: Training site: National Soccer Development Centre
DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 26: The original trophy is seen at the FIFA World Cup 26 Trophy Tour on April 26, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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Base camps serve as a team’s home during the tournament, providing a consistent environment for training, recovery and preparation.
Teams often choose locations based on facilities, travel logistics and climate rather than match locations.
PODGORICA, MONTENEGRO – NOVEMBER 17: Luka Modric of Croatia following the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Montenegro and Croatia at Podgorica City Stadium on November 17, 2025 in Podgorica, Montenegro. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
What’s next
More teams are expected to confirm their base camps as the tournament approaches.
The Source
This article was written using information from NBC Sports and official press releases from national teams.