The upcoming World Cup, set to take place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, is poised to be the largest in history. The tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19, marks the first time the U.S. hosts since 1994. With 48 teams participating, a significant majority will be training in the U.S.
World Cup Training Locations in the U.S.
FIFA has announced the finalized training locations for the World Cup teams across various U.S. states. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
Arizona
- Turkey at Arizona Athletic Grounds, Mesa
California
- Australia at Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club, Oakland
- Paraguay at San Jose State University, San Jose
- United States at Great Park Sports Complex, Irvine
- Qatar at Westmont College, Santa Barbara
- Austria at Harder Stadium, UC Santa Barbara
- New Zealand at Torero Stadium, University of San Diego
- Switzerland at San Diego Jewish Academy, San Diego
Florida
- Cape Verde at Waters Sportsplex, Tampa
- Curaçao at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
- Portugal at Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens
Georgia
- Uzbekistan at Atlanta United’s training center, Atlanta
Kansas
- Argentina at Sporting KC’s training facility, Kansas City
- Algeria at University of Kansas, Lawrence
Massachusetts
- France at Bentley University, near Boston
Missouri
- England at Swope Soccer Village, Kansas City
- Netherlands at KC Current’s training facility
New Jersey
- Haiti at Stockton University, Galloway
- Morocco at Pingry School, Bernards Township
- Senegal at Rutgers University, Piscataway
- Brazil at Columbia Park Training Facility, Morris Township
North Carolina
- Norway at University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- Germany at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem
- Scotland at Charlotte FC’s training facility, east Charlotte
Ohio
- Ecuador at OhioHealth Performance Center, Columbus
Oregon
- Jordan at University of Portland, Portland
Pennsylvania
- Ivory Coast at Subaru Park, Philadelphia
Rhode Island
- Ghana at Bryant University, outside Providence
Tennessee
- Japan at Nashville SC’s training center
- Spain at Baylor School, Chattanooga
Texas
- Saudi Arabia at Q2 Stadium, Austin FC
- Democratic Republic of Congo at Houston Training Centre, Houston
- Sweden at Toyota Stadium, Frisco
- Czechia at Mansfield Multipurpose Stadium, Mansfield
Utah
- Bosnia and Herzegovina at Real Salt Lake’s stadium, Sandy
Virginia
- Croatia at Episcopal High School, Alexandria
Washington
- Belgium at Providence Swedish Performance Center, Renton
- Egypt at Gonzaga University, Spokane
West Virginia
- Iraq at Greenbrier Sports Performance Centre, Greenbrier County
International Training Camps
Besides the U.S., some teams will train in Canada and Mexico. Notably, Colombia, South Korea, Mexico, South Africa, Uruguay, and Tunisia will establish their bases in Mexico. Initially, the Iranian team planned to train in Arizona but shifted to Mexico amid geopolitical tensions.
As fans eagerly anticipate the matches, the presence of these international teams across the U.S. offers a unique opportunity to engage with soccer on a local level.
