England select Swope Soccer Village as 2026 World Cup training base
England have selected Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City as their dedicated training base for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Thomas Tuchel will lead the Three Lions to the United States, Canada and Mexico hoping to secure a first world title since 1966.
The Euro 2024 finalists are expected to log thousands of miles in air travel during the expanded tournament.
To ensure optimal preparation, the Football Association has secured a state-of-the-art facility in the American Midwest.
Midwestern hub for Tuchel’s squad
The Kansas City complex serves as the home for Sporting Kansas City II, the development squad for the Major League Soccer franchise.
The visiting national side will have exclusive access to nine full-size pitches, comprising three Bermuda grass fields and six synthetic surfaces.
The site boasts a spectator capacity of 1,500 and is conveniently located near the team’s designated tournament accommodation at The Inn at Meadowbrook.
A first-class environment
Sporting Kansas City defender Jake Davis spent several years developing at the Swope facility before breaking into the MLS.
The 24-year-old right-back believes the English contingent will be highly impressed by the Midwestern setup.
England will be in for a treat, especially with the people here and the facilities and what we have to offer.
Jake Davis
I’ve been at this club for nine years through all the levels. I’ve been a player at Swope and trained there for multiple years.
What’s special about Swope is it is a first-team facility. It’s tight-knit and close.
