Overview:
The FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey Host Committee on Tuesday announced that four national teams — Brazil, Haiti, Morocco, and Senegal — have selected New Jersey as their official Team Base Camp locations for the tournament.
The entrance to the Columbia Park Training Center. (Photo courtesy of the New York Red Bulls)
The FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey Host Committee on Tuesday announced that four national teams — Brazil, Haiti, Morocco, and Senegal — have selected New Jersey as their official Team Base Camp locations for the tournament.
The Garden State is among the most chosen host regions in North America.
“New Jersey is excited to welcome the world to our state for eight World Cup matches, including the World Cup final. This is a once-in-a-generation event, and we are proud that New Jersey will be at the very center of the festivities, hosting not only millions of soccer fans but also four national teams that have chosen to make our state their base of operations for the duration of the tournament,” New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said in a statement. “We are thrilled that Brazil, Haiti, Morocco, and Senegal have decided to call the Garden State home, bringing the World Cup directly to communities across our state and driving economic activity throughout the region. Their decision underscores what we know to be true: New Jersey is a premier destination for world-class events and tourism.”
The selection of Team Base Camps is expected to generate economic and tourism impact, including hotel stays, local business activity, and global exposure for host communities, according to a host committee press release.
“When teams from four different continents choose New York New Jersey as their home away from home, it reflects the global strength of our region,” New York New Jersey Host Committee CEO Alex Lasry said in a statement. “As one of the most diverse regions in the world, these teams will be welcomed to communities that already know and celebrate them, creating an atmosphere of pride and connection throughout the tournament. We look forward to their arrivals, which will drive economic impact and increased tourism while showcasing the diversity, infrastructure, and connectivity that make New York New Jersey ready to host the world.”
A quick look at the training sites:
Brazil
Team Base Camp: Columbia Park Training Center (Morris Township, N.J.)
Brazil, which won the 1994 World Cup on U.S. soil, will base its tournament preparations at the Red Bulls training facility.
The Columbia Park Training Center sits across 32 hectares, includes two natural grass pitches and a modern team building designed to meet professional football standards, making it an ideal base as it competes in the New York New Jersey region. Brazil will play a Group Stage match at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 13.
“We are very pleased with this decision. The Training Center is new, modern and offers all the conditions for our work, before and during the World Cup. I want to thank Red Bulls for welcoming us and showing us all the space, which was also sought after by other teams,” said Brazilian head coach Carlo Ancelotti in a statement published on the Brazilian Football Confederation’s (CBF) official website.
Haiti
Team Base Camp: Stockton University (Galloway, N.J.)
Haiti will base its tournament preparations at Stockton University in southern New Jersey. There is a sizable Haitian population in the New Jersey New York area.
Stockton University provides a high-quality training environment while offering access to regional venues and meaningful opportunities for community and fan engagement. The campus features a 1,500-seat stadium with a grass pitch, a multi-purpose sports center that includes training facilities, fitness areas, and meeting spaces.
“Stockton University is honored to be selected as a Team Base Camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This recognition affirms the strength of our athletic facilities and the dedication of our staff, who have worked tirelessly to create an environment where the world’s best athletes can train, learn and feel at home,” Stockton president Joe Bertolino said in a statement. “We welcome Haiti to our beautiful campus this summer to participate in the largest sporting event in the world.”
Last year Stockton hosts Flamengo of Brazil during the FIFA Club World Cup.
Stockton University is one of the few Team Base Camps nationwide that has hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 2026. We’re embracing the successful tradition of Team Base Camps at Stockton and looking forward to hosting Haiti as our latest national team,” Stockton associate director of athletics and recreation at Stockton Jeff Haines said in a statement.
Morocco
Team Base Camp: The Pingry School (Basking Ridge, N.J.)
Morocco will base its tournament preparations at The Pingry School, training at a high-quality athletic facility as the team competes in matches hosted in the New York New Jersey region. The Moroccans will face Brazil at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on June 13.
The Pingry School also served as a training site during the 1994 World Cup. The Miller Bugliari ’52 World Cup Field, home of Pingry Football, has long served as a training venue for top clubs and was renovated in 2025. It features two international-standard grass pitches, modern amenities and an athletics center designed for elite preparation.
“We’re honored that Morocco has chosen Pingry as its home base for the FIFA World Cup 2026,” Tim Lear, Head of School, The Pingry School, said in a statement. “We are excited to be able to support a team competing at the highest level, and we’re proud that our facilities can provide an environment that meets their needs.”
Senegal
Team Base Camp: Rutgers University (Piscataway, N.J.)
Senegal will base its tournament preparations at Rutgers University, New Jersey’s flagship public research university. The Miller Practice Fields at Rutgers University provide two Kentucky Bluegrass pitches, with a sand base supported by modern irrigation and drainage, and premier athletic facilities.
The African side will compete in two group stage matches at MetLife Stadium, facing France on June 16 and Norway on June 22.
“Selecting New York New Jersey as our base reflects the high standards we look for in preparing for a tournament of this magnitude,” Abdoulaye FALL, President of the Senegalese Federation FSF, said in a statement. “Rutgers University provides the facilities and environment our team needs to train at the highest level, and we look forward to competing in front of passionate fans when we take the field at New York New Jersey Stadium [MetLife Stadium].”
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