England has formally requested the Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, Missouri, as its training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Football Association's selection is now awaiting official approval from FIFA.
The Swope Soccer Village, a facility reportedly worth £15m with six pitches and a mini stadium, previously served as Sporting Kansas City's training ground. Kansas City has emerged as a popular choice for national teams, with Argentina and the Netherlands also reportedly interested in establishing their base camps within the wider metropolitan region.
FIFA's allocation process considers factors such as geographical proximity to group stage matches. England's initial group games are scheduled for Dallas, Boston, and New Jersey. Official announcements regarding all team base camps are expected from FIFA in the coming weeks.
