As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, excitement is building not only for the games but also for the vibrant communities that will host the world’s top national teams.
According to FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup base camp announcement, the full list of training venues where the 48 participating nations will prepare for the tournament. The teams will be spread across top universities, MLS facilities and pro centers in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
These base camps, combining elite training facilities with comfortable hotels, will be scattered across North America.
They will offer fans, travelers and soccer enthusiasts a unique opportunity to discover hidden gems, cultural hotspots and world-class destinations beyond the 16 host stadiums.
Whether you’re planning a road trip, a themed vacation or simply following your favorite team, these locations promise unforgettable experiences.
Full List of Team Base Camps
| Nation | Team Base Camp Training Site | Location |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | University of Kansas | Kansas City |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | Sporting KC Training Centre | Kansas City |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Oakland Roots/Soul Training Facility | San Francisco Bay Area |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | UC Santa Barbara, Harder Stadium | Goleta |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | Seattle Sounders FC Performance Centre and Clubhouse | Renton |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | RSL Stadium | Sandy |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Columbia Park Training Facility | New York/New Jersey |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | National Soccer Development Centre | Vancouver |
| 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire | Philadelphia Union facilities | Philadelphia |
| 🇨🇩 Congo DR | Houston Training Centre | Houston |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | Academia Atlas FC | Guadalajara |
| 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde | Waters Sportsplex | Tampa |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | Episcopal High School | Alexandria |
| 🇨🇼 Curaçao | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | Mansfield Multipurpose Stadium | Dallas |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | Columbus Crew Performance Centre | Columbus |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | Gonzaga University | Spokane |
| 🏴 England | Swope Soccer Village | Kansas City |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Baylor School | Chattanooga |
| 🇫🇷 France | Bentley University | Boston |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | Bryant University | Boston |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | Stockton University | New York/New Jersey |
| 🇮🇷 IR Iran | Centro Xoloitzcuintle | Tijuana |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | The Greenbrier Sports Performance Centre | Greenbrier County |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | University of Portland | Portland |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Nashville SC facilities | Nashville |
| 🇰🇷 Korea Republic | Chivas Verde Valle | Guadalajara |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Austin FC Stadium | Austin |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | The Pingry School | New York/New Jersey |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Centro de Alto Rendimiento (CAR) | Mexico City |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | KC Current Training Facility | Kansas City |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | UNC Greensboro | Greensboro |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | University of San Diego, Torero Stadium | San Diego |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | Nottawasaga Training Site | New Tecumseth |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | Spartan Soccer Complex | San Francisco Bay Area |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Gardens North County District Park | Palm Beach Gardens |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | Westmont College | Santa Barbara |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | CF Pachuca, Universidad Del Futbol | Pachuca |
| 🏴 Scotland | Charlotte FC facilities | Charlotte |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | Rutgers University | New York/New Jersey |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | SDJA | San Diego |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | FC Dallas Stadium | Dallas |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | Rayados Training Centre | Monterrey |
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | Arizona Athletic Grounds | Mesa |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | Mayakoba Training Centre Cancun | Cancun |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Great Park Sports Complex | Irvine |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | Atlanta United Training Centre | Atlanta |
Why Base Camps Matter – And Why They’re Worth Discovering
Base camps serve as safe hubs with high-quality pitches, recovery centers, and accommodations tailored to elite athletes.
For fans, they represent an opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture by holding training sessions or fan events.
From bustling urban centers to quiet college towns, the choices highlight the diversity of North America – from sunny Florida beaches to historic East Coast enclaves and vibrant Midwestern hubs.
