FIFA confirms 34 team base camp training sites in the United States for 2025 Club World Cup, including nine in Florida and five in Calitornia

Posted Thursday, June 05, 2025 by goal

FIFA confirms 34 team base camp training sites in the United States for 2025 Club World Cup, including nine in Florida and five in Calitornia
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FIFA has announced the list of 34 training facilities that will host the 32 clubs throughout the group stage of the Club World Cup

FIFA confirms 34 team base camp training sites in the United States for 2025 Club World Cup, including nine in Florida and five in Calitornia
Inter Miami Training Session and Press Conference

WHAT HAPPENED

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström confirmed the comprehensive list of Team Base Camp Training Sites that will serve the 32 qualified clubs during the group stage of the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup.

The training sites span 14 states across America, with Florida (9), California (5), New Jersey (4), North Carolina (3), Virginia (2), Tennessee (2), and Washington (2) hosting multiple teams. European giants, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Chelsea, have selected Florida-based facilities, while Inter Milan will train at UCLA in California, and River Plate will utilize the Seattle Sounders training facility in Washington.

“We’re pleased to confirm the Team Base Camp Training Sites that will host qualified clubs throughout the group stage of the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup,” FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström said in a statement. “These sites and more significantly the people and communities that surround them will welcome the world’s best, providing first-class environments and hospitality in support of the teams.

“The clubs, their players, coaches, management, staff and fans will build incredible connections with the local people that support them throughout the tournament. This is a consistently important part of any World Cup, and I can’t wait to learn about the bonds forged throughout this historic event.”

THE FULL LIST OF TRAINING SITES

THE BIGGER PICTURE

This tournament marks the transformation of the FIFA Club World Cup from a seven-team competition into 32-club field representing 20 nations. The selection of diverse training sites across the United States underscores FIFA's strategy to maximize the tournament's national footprint and build connections between international clubs and American communities.

FIFA confirms 34 team base camp training sites in the United States for 2025 Club World Cup, including nine in Florida and five in Calitornia
Inter Miami CF v Columbus Crew

WHAT’S NEXT?

The inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on June 14 with matches played across 12 stadiums in 11 host cities in the United States, with the first game of the tournament pitting Al Ahly against MLS side Inter Miami on the same date.