Mansfield Stadium Selected as FIFA World Cup 2026™ Team Base Camp Training Site

FC Dallas Stadium and Mansfield Stadium have been officially designated as FIFA World Cup 2026™ Team Base Camp Training Sites, further solidifying North Texas as a key operational hub for the world’s premier sporting event.

As part of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Team Base Camp program, two of the final six remaining qualified national teams will be assigned by FIFA to train and operate at FC Dallas Stadium in Frisco and Mansfield Stadium in Mansfield. Team Base Camp Training Sites function as the primary training and operational headquarters for participating teams throughout the tournament.

“We are thrilled that both FC Dallas Stadium and Mansfield Stadium have been selected as Team Base Camp Training Sites for FIFA World Cup 2026,” said Monica Paul, President of the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee. “North Texas had multiple outstanding facilities and municipalities that submitted strong proposals during the selection process. While many were deserving, we are honored to have two sites chosen and are confident both will represent our region at the highest standard.”

Mansfield Stadium complements the region’s base camp portfolio with modern infrastructure, professional-grade training capacity and operational capabilities aligned with FIFA standards for participating teams. Mansfield Stadium is the future home of North Texas Soccer Club.

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Under the current qualification structure, Mansfield Stadium will host the winner of UEFA Play-Off Path D. The national teams competing in that pathway are:

• Czech Republic

• Denmark

• North Macedonia

• Republic of Ireland

“Opening Mansfield Stadium as a Team Base Camp is an incredible opportunity and a defining moment for the venue,” said Sean Decker, President of REV Entertainment, which serves as the operator of Mansfield Stadium. “We are especially grateful to the City of Mansfield, the Hunt family, and our partners at FC Dallas for their vision, collaboration, and support in making this possible. We look forward to serving as a host on soccer’s national stage and delivering a world-class experience for an elite national team.”

“We look forward to showing our guests the Southern hospitality Mansfield is known for,” Mansfield Mayor Michael Evans said. “With Mansfield Stadium and the Staybolt District lining up perfectly with the biggest sporting event in the world, Mansfield will make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Team Base Camp Training Sites play a critical role in the FIFA World Cup™, providing qualified national teams with consistent, high-quality training and operational environments during the competition phase. Final team assignments will be confirmed by FIFA following the completion of the official qualification process.