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WINSTON-SALEM, NC (WWAY) — The German men’s national team will establish its Team Base Camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Winston-Salem.

The team will stay at The Graylyn Estate and train at Wake Forest University.

“With our Home Ground at the adidas headquarters in Herzogenaurach, we have a place that allows the team to come together regularly while still providing the peace and privacy we need. We have found the same conditions here at The Graylyn Estate. From a coaching and team perspective, the key factor is the proximity to the training pitches. We have three fields in excellent condition that meet all of our sporting requirements, and they can be reached on foot or by bike in less than ten minutes. That’s a decisive advantage. Given the vast distances across the United States, Canada and Mexico we already cover long stretches when traveling, so we want to avoid additional journeys in our daily training routine. With this base camp, we have achieved just that,” Head coach Julian Nagelsmann said.

“Wake Forest University is truly honored to host the German Men’s National Team as its official training base for the FIFA World Cup 2026,” Wake Forest University President Susan R. Wente said. “We are eager to welcome one of the world’s premier soccer teams to Winston-Salem, our Triad community, and to Wake Forest’s W. Dennie Spry Soccer Stadium – one of the top soccer facilities in the nation, and to the Gralyn Estate – one of the nation’s most historic and highly sought-after boutique hotels. This global partnership reinforces our dedication to support a vibrant, connected region, and we are enthusiastic about the possibilities of making the World Cup experience available to our community.”

The national team will depart from Frankfurt to Chicago on June 2 to prepare for the World Cup and the final pre-tournament friendly against co-hosts USA on June 6 (kick-off 8:30 p.m. CET). From Chicago, the team will travel to its base camp in Winston-Salem.

In a Facebook post, Governor Josh Stein said, “I’m excited German Men’s National Team has chosen Winston-Salem as its home base for the FIFA World Cup this summer.”