The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner and, with 48 nations taking part, promises to be a unique football festival in the USA, Canada and Mexico. While stadiums are being spruced up, the match schedule is being finalised and fans around the world are getting in the mood for the football festival, the national teams are also busy preparing. A key component of this is the choice of team headquarters. Not only does it determine the optimal training conditions during the preparation phase, but it also plays a decisive role for the national teams throughout the tournament.
Why are team headquarters so important for World Cup preparation?
A team headquarters – also known as a base camp – is much more than just a hotel: it is the national team's ‘home’ throughout the tournament, where players, coaches and support staff live, train and recover over several weeks.
Key functions of a team headquarters:
- Recovery & concentration: players have short distances to travel between the hotel, training ground, physio area and dining rooms – this minimises stress and maximises recovery.
- Training organisation: High-quality training grounds and efficient infrastructure enable tactical adjustment and recovery sessions close to the accommodation – ideal for national teams' tournament preparation.
- Team spirit & focus: Away from the hustle and bustle of the tournament, a focused environment is created in which teams can prepare optimally for the 2026 World Cup matches.
Choosing the right base camp depends on proximity to World Cup venues, the quality of training facilities, climate and recreational potential, as well as logistical factors such as airports, time differences and transport links.
Team accommodation for the 2026 World Cup – current status
FIFA has published a team base camp brochure for the 2026 World Cup, offering participating nations a wide range of possible accommodation locations in the host countries of the USA, Canada and Mexico. This list currently includes numerous options, including training grounds and suitable hotels – but the official allocation of team accommodation will only take place after the final draw, once it is clear where the respective national teams will play their group matches.
Last update: 25 February 2026
| Nation | Place | Accomodation | Training Facility | Status |
| United States | Irvine, USA | Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel | University of California | tba. |
| Canada | - | - | - | Open |
| Mexico | - | - | - | Open |
| Algeria | Lawrence, USA | The Oread Lawrence | Rock Chalk Park | Confirmed |
| Argentina | Kansas City, USA | Hotel Savoy Kansas City | Sporting KC Training Center | Confirmed |
| Australia | Oakland, USA | - | Oakland Roots | Confirmed |
| Austria | Santa Barbara, USA | Ritz-Carlton Bacara | University of California | Confirmed |
| Belgium | Seattle, USA | Hyatt Regency | Seattle Sounders | tba. |
| Brazil | Morristown, USA | The Ridge | Columbia Park Training Center | Confirmed |
| Cape Verde | - | - | - | Open |
| Colombia | Guadalajara, Mexico | - | AGA Academy | tba. |
| Croatia | Alexandria, USA | Hotel AKA Alexandria | Episcopal High School | Confirmed |
| Curaçao | Boca Raton, USA | Boca Raton Marriott | Florida Atlantic University | Confirmed |
| Ecuador | Columbus, USA | Le Méridien Columbus | OhioHealth | Confirmed |
| Egypt | - | - | - | Open |
| England | Kansas City, USA | Inn at Meadowbrook | Swope Soccer Village | tba. |
| France | Boston, USA | Four Seasons | Campus de Babson College | Confirmed |
| Germany | Winston-Salem, USA | The Graylyn Estate | Wake Forest Athletics | Confirmed |
| Ghana | - | - | - | Open |
| Haiti | - | - | - | Open |
| Iran | - | - | - | Open |
| Ivory Coast | - | - | - | Open |
| Japan | Nashville, USA | - | Nashville SC Training Center | tba. |
| Jordan | - | - | - | Open |
| Morocco | - | - | - | Open |
| Netherlands | Riverside, USA | Hotel Kansas City | Kansas City Training Facility | Confirmed |
| New Zealand | - | - | - | Open |
| Norway | Greensboro, USA | Grandover Resort & Spa | University of North Carolina | Confirmed |
| Panama | - | - | - | Open |
| Paraguay | - | - | - | Open |
| Portugal | Miami, USA | - | - | tba. |
| Qatar | Santa Barbara, USA | - | Westmond College | Confirmed |
| Saudi Arabia | Austin, USA | - | Q2 Stadium | Confirmed |
| Scotland | Charlotte, USA | - | - | tba. |
| Senegal | - | - | - | Open |
| South Africa | - | - | - | Open |
| South Korea | Guadalajara, Mexiko | The Westin | Chivas Verde Valle | Confirmed |
| Spain | Chattanooga, USA | Embassy Suites by Hilton | Baylor School | Confirmed |
| Switzerland | San Diego, USA | Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego Jewish Academy | Confirmed |
| Tunisia | Monterrey, Mexiko | Westin Monterrey Valle | El Barrial-Trainingszentrum | Confirmed |
| Uruguay | Playa del Carmen, Mexiko | Fairmont Mayakoba | Mayakoba Training Centre | Confirmed |
| Uzbekistan | - | - | - | Open |
Status: Still open – preliminary base camp options have been published.
Most national teams use the FIFA Team Base Camp brochure to select potential accommodation with training facilities and hotels for the 2026 World Cup. The final choice will be made based on group allocation and geographical proximity to match venues.
What are the next steps on the road to the 2026 World Cup?
- December 2025 – Final draw: FIFA has conducted the World Cup group draw, thereby determining the geographical zones of the teams.
- January 2026 – Base camp allocation: Based on the tournament schedule, the national associations register their preferred team quarters with FIFA. The base camps are then officially confirmed.
- March – June 2026 – Preparation: This phase focuses on test matches, training camps and targeted measures to adapt to the climate, time difference and stress management.
- 2026 World Cup – Group stage: National teams live and train in their chosen accommodation before travelling to their respective match venues.
Conclusion: Team quarters of the national teams
Base camps are more than just places to sleep – they are at the heart of World Cup preparations and have a significant influence on how a team starts the tournament.
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