Overview
- Spain arrived in Chattanooga and moved into the Embassy Suites on Friday, where hundreds of fans and Mayor Tim Kelly greeted the team as it began settling into Baylor School.
- The national side held an open training session on Saturday that used a ticket lottery with roughly 27,000 sign-ups and let thousands of fans see stars such as Lamine Yamal and Rodri up close.
- Team officials say Baylor was chosen for its multiple natural grass pitches, new strength and media spaces, and fenced, tree-lined seclusion that supports privacy and security during the tournament.
- All remaining Spain practices at Baylor will be closed to the public as the squad prepares to play group matches on June 15 and June 21 at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta and on June 26 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara.
- Baylor’s hosting is part of a wider pattern of U.S. private schools serving as national-team base camps for 2026, a setup that has boosted local interest in soccer and created opportunities for youth engagement and economic activity in host communities.