The FIFA World Cup 2026 will see four national teams — Brazil, Haiti, Morocco and Senegal — establish their official training bases in New Jersey, as the region becomes one of the tournament’s key preparation hubs.
The announcement was made by the New York New Jersey Host Committee, confirming that the teams will use the state as their “home away from home” throughout the competition.
New Jersey Becomes a Central Hub for World Cup Preparation
The selected teams will be based across different elite training facilities throughout the state, with each camp chosen to support high-performance preparation and proximity to match venues in the New York–New Jersey region.
The four confirmed base camps are:
- Brazil → Columbia Park Training Center (Morris Township)
- Haiti → Stockton University (Galloway)
- Morocco → The Pingry School (Basking Ridge)
- Senegal → Rutgers University (Piscataway)
These locations provide a mix of professional-grade pitches, sports science facilities and access to major stadiums, including the New York New Jersey stadium hosting multiple tournament matches.
Brazil Leads High-Profile Selections
Five-time world champions Brazil national football team will train at the Columbia Park Training Center, part of the New York Red Bulls infrastructure.
Head coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the facility, highlighting its modern structure and suitability for elite preparation during the tournament.
Brazil is scheduled to play a group stage match in the New York–New Jersey region, further strengthening its connection to the host area.
Morocco, Senegal and Haiti Spread Across Elite Academic and Training Sites
Morocco national football team will base themselves at The Pingry School, a facility with a history of hosting international teams, including during the 1994 World Cup.
Senegal national football team will train at Rutgers University, whose Miller Practice Fields offer top-level pitch conditions and full athletic infrastructure.
Haiti national football team will use Stockton University in southern New Jersey, a campus already experienced in hosting international football teams and major tournaments.
Economic and Cultural Impact Expected
Local officials expect the selection of New Jersey as a base camp region to generate significant economic benefits through hotel occupancy, tourism, and international exposure.
The Host Committee emphasized the region’s diversity and infrastructure, noting that the presence of teams from four continents reflects New Jersey’s global connectivity and readiness to host a tournament of this scale.
With eight World Cup matches scheduled in the region — including key knockout fixtures — New Jersey is set to become one of the central stages of the 2026 tournament both on and off the pitch.