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NJ Welcomes Soccer Giants: Brazil, Morocco to Train Here
5 May
Summary
- Four national teams will use New Jersey facilities for the World Cup.
- Brazil, Haiti, Morocco, and Senegal confirmed training bases.
- New Jersey's partnership with FIFA faced recent transportation disputes.
New Jersey will host four national teams as their base camps during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Brazil, Haiti, Morocco, and Senegal have all secured training facilities within the state, positioning the region as a highly desirable location for teams. This development follows recent disputes between FIFA and New Jersey officials regarding transportation pricing for the event.
Brazil will train at the Columbia Park Training Center, while Morocco will utilize Pingry School, a familiar site from the 1994 World Cup. Haiti's base will be at Stockton University, and Senegal will train at Rutgers University. These selections highlight New Jersey's appeal for international sporting events.
Governor Phil Murphy expressed enthusiasm for hosting the teams and fans, emphasizing the once-in-a-generation opportunity for the state. The World Cup final is scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
