Key Points
- Charlotte FC announced Scotland National Team has selected its East Charlotte training facility as the Team Base Camp for FIFA World Cup 2026.
- The 52,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will serve as the Scottish FA’s official training site and headquarters ahead of Group C matches against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.
- Scotland Head Coach Steve Clarke praised the facility and Charlotte FC staff for meeting all preparation needs.
- Charlotte FC General Manager Zoran Krneta highlighted the honour of hosting and the facility’s high-performance features including locker rooms, cafeteria and weight room.
- This follows Charlotte FC hosting FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches at its stadium.
Charlotte (Edinburgh Daily News) February 17, 2026 – Charlotte FC has announced that Scotland’s national football team will use its training facility as the official Team Base Camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The 52,000-square-foot facility in East Charlotte will provide the Scottish FA with a state-of-the-art headquarters as they prepare for Group C fixtures against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil, according to Charlotte FC’s announcement reported by multiple outlets.
Why did Scotland choose Charlotte FC’s facility?
Scotland National Team Head Coach Steve Clarke stated the decision followed evaluation of FIFA-nominated options against the team’s criteria. “We are delighted to confirm Charlotte as our training base. We looked at the FIFA-nominated options, against our own predetermined criteria, and Charlotte FC have a top MLS training facility with everything we need to prepare for our matches,” Clarke said, as reported by Charlotte FC.
As reported by Zoran Krneta of Charlotte FC, “It is our honor to host the Scotland National Team at our home for this summer’s FIFA World Cup, and we’re proud that our facility reflects the high standards of a nation competing on the world’s biggest stage.”
What facilities will Scotland use in Charlotte?
The East Charlotte site features locker rooms for all teams, a cafeteria designed for player nutrition, and a 2,800-square-foot weight room, according to Charlotte FC. It also houses the club’s business staff and supports elite competition demands.
How does this fit with Charlotte’s recent football history?
Clarke added, “I’d like to add that Charlotte FC’s staff could not have been more welcoming,” per the club’s statement. This marks the second consecutive summer Charlotte FC’s facilities host a FIFA competition team, following four FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches at the club’s stadium, including a 70,248-attendance group stage game between Real Madrid and Pachuca.
What are the next steps for Scotland’s World Cup preparations?
Scotland will utilise the facility as their U.S. training base ahead of the tournament, with Charlotte FC expressing wishes for their success. The announcement underscores Charlotte’s growing role in international football events.
According to reporting from Charlotte FC and the Charlotte Business Journal, the partnership positions the city as a key hub for the Scottish FA’s World Cup campaign.
