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USMNT Finalizes Irvine’s Great Park as 2026 World Cup Base

The choice reflects a priority on proximity to West Coast venues with closed training.

Overview

  • U.S. Soccer and the City of Irvine confirmed Great Park as the team’s base camp, with residency beginning June 7 after the June 6 friendly versus Germany.
  • Training sessions will be closed to the public, with most medical and recovery work handled at the team hotel.
  • The location lies under 50 miles from SoFi Stadium, where the U.S. plays on June 12 and June 25, with a June 19 group match in Seattle.
  • Great Park features about 24 soccer fields and a 5,000-plus-seat stadium that serves as Orange County SC’s home.
  • U.S. Soccer’s Soccer Forward Foundation will deliver a community coaching development program in Irvine in April as part of the team’s presence.