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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will not only be played across stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Behind every match, each of the 48 national teams will operate from a dedicated base camp combining accommodation, training facilities, recovery areas and logistical support.
These camps are crucial because they shape daily preparation, recovery, media access, security and travel planning. In the expanded 48-team format, choosing the right base can reduce fatigue, improve performance and give teams a strategic advantage during the group stage.
For Morocco, the choice of New Jersey is especially important. The Atlas Lions will train at The Pingry School in Basking Ridge and stay at Somerset Hills Hotel, placing the team close to MetLife Stadium, where Morocco opens against Brazil. The area also has a strong Moroccan and North African community, giving the national team valuable fan support.
Why World Cup Base Camps Matter
A World Cup base camp is more than a hotel. It is the temporary headquarters of a national team. It includes training fields, medical rooms, gyms, meeting spaces, media zones and recovery facilities. Teams use these bases to prepare tactically, protect player privacy and manage travel between matches.
Most teams will use their base camps throughout the group stage, from June 11 to June 27. Teams that qualify for the knockout rounds may either stay at the same location or move closer to their next match venue.
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Full List: 2026 World Cup Base Camps for All 48 Teams — Updated
| Team | Base Camp Location | Training Site | Accommodation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Lawrence, Kansas, USA | University of Kansas | The Oread Lawrence | Confirmed |
| Argentina | Kansas City, Missouri, USA | Sporting KC Training Center | Origin Kansas City Riverfront | Confirmed |
| Australia | Berkeley / Oakland, California, USA | Oakland Roots/Soul Training Facility | Claremont Hotel & Spa | Confirmed |
| Austria | Goleta / Santa Barbara, California, USA | UCSB Harder Stadium | Bacara Resort | Confirmed |
| Belgium | Renton, Washington, USA | Seattle Sounders FC Performance Center and Clubhouse | Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport | Confirmed |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | St Louis, Missouri, USA | Washington University Orthopedics High Performance Center | Hotel still unconfirmed | Partial |
| Brazil | Basking Ridge / Morristown, New Jersey, USA | Columbia Park, Morristown | The Ridge, Basking Ridge | Confirmed |
| Canada | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | National Soccer Development Centre | The Westin Bayshore Vancouver | Confirmed |
| Cape Verde | Tampa, Florida, USA | Waters Sportsplex | Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay | Confirmed |
| Colombia | Guadalajara, Mexico | Academia Atlas FC | Grand Fiesta Americana Country Club | Confirmed |
| Croatia | Alexandria, Virginia, USA | Episcopal High School | Hotel AKA Alexandria | Confirmed |
| Curaçao | Boca Raton, Florida, USA | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center | Confirmed |
| Czechia | Arlington / Mansfield, Texas, USA | Mansfield Multipurpose Stadium | Hilton Garden Inn Dallas-Arlington South | Confirmed |
| DR Congo | Houston, Texas, USA | Houston Sports Park / SaberCats Stadium area | Omni Houston Hotel | Confirmed |
| Ecuador | Columbus, Ohio, USA | Columbus Crew Performance Center | Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph | Confirmed |
| Egypt | Spokane, Washington, USA | Gonzaga University | Northern Quest Resort and Casino | Confirmed |
| England | Kansas City, Missouri, USA | Swope Soccer Village | The Inn at Meadowbrook | Confirmed |
| France | Waltham / Boston, Massachusetts, USA | Bentley University | Four Seasons Hotel Boston | Confirmed |
| Germany | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA | Wake Forest University | The Graylyn Estate | Confirmed |
| Ghana | Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA | Bryant University | Hotel still unconfirmed | Partial |
| Haiti | Galloway Township, New Jersey, USA | Stockton University | Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel | Confirmed |
| Iran | Tucson, Arizona, USA | Kino Sports Complex | Hotel still unconfirmed | Partial |
| Iraq | White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, USA | Greenbrier Sports Performance Center | The Greenbrier Resort | Confirmed |
| Ivory Coast | Chester, Pennsylvania, USA | Philadelphia Union / Subaru Park area | Hotel Du Pont | Confirmed |
| Japan | Antioch / Nashville, Tennessee, USA | Nashville SC Vanderbilt Health Training Center | Hotel not publicly detailed | Confirmed |
| Jordan | Portland, Oregon, USA | University of Portland | The Nines Hotel | Confirmed |
| Mexico | Mexico City, Mexico | Centro de Alto Rendimiento | Centro de Alto Rendimiento | Confirmed |
| Morocco | Basking Ridge, New Jersey, USA | The Pingry School | Somerset Hills Hotel | Confirmed |
| Netherlands | Kansas City, Missouri, USA | KC Current Training Centre | Hotel Kansas City | Confirmed |
| New Zealand | San Diego, California, USA | University of San Diego Torero Stadium | Hyatt Regency La Jolla | Confirmed |
| Norway | Greensboro, North Carolina, USA | University of North Carolina Greensboro | Grandover Resort and Spa | Confirmed |
| Panama | New Tecumseth, Ontario, Canada | Nottawasaga Training Center | Nottawasaga Resort & Conference Centre | Confirmed |
| Paraguay | San Jose, California, USA | San Jose State University Spartan Soccer Complex | Signia by Hilton San Jose | Confirmed |
| Portugal | Palm Beach County, Florida, USA | Gardens North County District Park | Four Seasons | Confirmed |
| Qatar | Santa Barbara, California, USA | Westmont College | Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara | Confirmed |
| Saudi Arabia | Austin, Texas, USA | Austin FC Stadium | Four Seasons Hotel Austin | Confirmed |
| Scotland | Charlotte, North Carolina, USA | Atrium Health Performance Park | Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark | Confirmed |
| Senegal | Piscataway, New Jersey, USA | Rutgers University | The Heldrich Hotel | Confirmed |
| South Africa | Pachuca, Mexico | Universidad del Futbol | Camino Real Pachuca | Confirmed |
| South Korea | Guadalajara, Mexico | Chivas Verde Valle | Westin Guadalajara | Confirmed |
| Spain | Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA | Baylor School | Embassy Suites Chattanooga Downtown | Confirmed |
| Sweden | Frisco, Texas, USA | FC Dallas Stadium | The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa | Confirmed |
| Switzerland | San Diego, California, USA | San Diego Jewish Academy | The Fairmont Grand Del Mar | Confirmed |
| Tunisia | Monterrey, Mexico | El Barrial Training Center | Hotel still unconfirmed | Partial |
| Türkiye | Mesa, Arizona, USA | Arizona Athletic Grounds | Courtyard Mesa at Wrigleyville West | Confirmed |
| United States | Irvine, California, USA | Great Park Sports Complex | Official team hotel not publicly announced | Partial |
| Uruguay | Playa del Carmen, Mexico | Mayakoba Training Center | Fairmont Mayakoba | Confirmed |
| Uzbekistan | Marietta, Georgia, USA | Atlanta United Training Center | JW Marriott Buckhead | Confirmed |
Key Takeaway
The geography of the 2026 World Cup base camps reveals a clear performance strategy. Teams playing on the East Coast are clustering around New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia, Rhode Island and Atlanta. Teams with West Coast matches are choosing California, Arizona, Washington or Mexico. Others, such as Argentina, England, Algeria and the Netherlands, are using Kansas City as a central logistics hub.
Morocco’s New Jersey camp is one of the most strategic selections of the tournament. It places the Atlas Lions close to their opener against Brazil, near major transport networks, and inside one of the strongest Moroccan diaspora regions in North America.
FAQ: 2026 World Cup Team Base Camps
What is a World Cup base camp?
A base camp is the main location where a national team stays, trains and prepares during the tournament, especially during the group stage.
Where will Morocco be based for World Cup 2026?
Morocco will be based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, training at The Pingry School and staying at Somerset Hills Hotel.
Which teams still have partial base camp details?
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ghana, Iran, Tunisia and the United States still have partial public details, mainly because their official hotels have not been fully announced.
Which region hosts the most high-profile teams?
New Jersey, Kansas City, California, Florida and the Boston area are among the most important base camp regions for major teams.
Can teams move after the group stage?
Yes. Teams that qualify for the knockout rounds may stay at their existing base or move closer to their next match venue.
