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: 19 March 2026
| Nation | Location | Accommodation | Training site | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | Irvine, USA | Marriott Irvine Spectrum | Orange County Great Park | Confirmed |
| Canada | Vancouver, Canada | The Westin Bayshore Vancouver | National Soccer Development Centre | Confirmed |
| Mexico | Mexico City, Mexico | On-site accommodation | Centro de Alto Rendimiento (CAR) | Confirmed |
| Egypt | – | – | – | 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/Soul Training Facility | Planned |
| Belgium | Seattle, USA | Hyatt Regency Lake Washington | Seattle Sounders FC Performance Center | Confirmed |
| Brazil | Morristown / Basking Ridge, USA | The Ridge | Columbia Park / Red Bull Performance Center | Confirmed |
| Curaçao | Boca Raton, USA | Boca Raton Marriott | Florida Atlantic University | Confirmed |
| Germany | Winston-Salem, USA | Graylyn Estate | Wake Forest University | Confirmed |
| Ecuador | Columbus, USA | Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph | Columbus Crew Performance Center | Confirmed |
| Ivory Coast | Chester / Philadelphia, USA | – | Philadelphia Union Sportsplex | Planned |
| England | Kansas City, USA | The Inn at Meadowbrook | Swope Soccer Village | Confirmed |
| France | Boston / Wellesley, USA | Four Seasons Hotel Boston | Babson College | Confirmed |
| Ghana | – | – | – | Open |
| Haiti | – | – | – | Open |
| Iran | Tucson, USA | Westward Look Wyndham Grand | Kino Sports Complex | Confirmed |
| Japan | Nashville, USA | – | Nashville SC Training Center | Planned |
| Jordan | Portland, USA | The Nines Hotel | University of Portland | Confirmed |
| Cape Verde | – | – | – | Open |
| Colombia | Guadalajara / Zapopan, Mexico | Grand Fiesta Americana Country Club | Atlas FC Training Academy | Confirmed |
| Croatia | Alexandria, USA | Hotel AKA Alexandria | Episcopal High School | Confirmed |
| Morocco | – | – | – | Open |
| New Zealand | San Diego, USA | – | Torero Stadium / San Diego | Planned |
| Netherlands | Kansas City, USA | Hotel Kansas City | KC Current Training Facility | Confirmed |
| Norway | Greensboro, USA | Grandover Resort & Spa | UNC Greensboro | Confirmed |
| Austria | Santa Barbara / Goleta, USA | Ritz-Carlton Bacara | UC Santa Barbara (Harder Stadium) | Confirmed |
| Panama | New Tecumseth / Ontario, Canada | Nottawasaga Inn Resort | Nottawasaga Training Site | Confirmed |
| Paraguay | San Jose, USA | Signia by Hilton San Jose | Spartan Soccer Complex | Confirmed |
| Portugal | Miami, USA | – | – | Planned |
| Qatar | Santa Barbara / Goleta, USA | Courtyard by Marriott Goleta | Westmont College | Confirmed |
| Saudi Arabia | Austin, USA | Four Seasons Hotel Austin | Austin FC facilities | Confirmed |
| Scotland | Charlotte, USA | Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark | Charlotte FC Training Center | Confirmed |
| Switzerland | San Diego, USA | Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego Jewish Academy | Confirmed |
| Senegal | – | – | – | Open |
| Spain | Chattanooga, USA | The Read House Hotel | Baylor School | Confirmed |
| South Africa | Pachuca, Mexico | Camino Real Pachuca | Universidad del Fútbol | Confirmed |
| South Korea | Guadalajara, Mexico | The Westin Guadalajara | Chivas Verde Valle | Confirmed |
| Tunisia | Monterrey, Mexico | InterContinental Presidente Monterrey | Rayados Training Center / El Barrial | Confirmed |
| Uzbekistan | – | – | – | Open |
| Uruguay | Playa del Carmen, Mexico | Fairmont Mayakoba | Mayakoba Training Centre | Confirmed |
Sources: FIFA Team Base Camp Programme 2026, official location information, and current media research on the status of team base camps.
What are the next steps on the road to the 2026 World Cup?
- March 2026 – Final 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.
- April – 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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