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Kansas City is Argentina's base camp at FIFA World Cup
05 Feb 2026

Argentina have officially announced that they will set up their base camp in Kansas City for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The news comes after weeks of speculation about the South American nation's choice of location.

The Argentine national football team, Seleccion Argentina, confirmed the decision on social media.

However, they did not reveal the exact venue for their stay and training during the tournament.

Compass Minerals National Performance Center likely to be Argentina's base
Training ground

While the official announcement didn't specify the exact location, sources had earlier indicated that Argentina would choose the Compass Minerals National Performance Center as its base.

The center is home to Sporting Kansas City and is located in Kansas City, Kansas.

The decision was made after a thorough review process, with Kansas City's proximity to other cities and amenities being key factors in their choice.

Argentina's World Cup schedule
Match schedule

Argentina will kick off their World Cup campaign against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16.

The rest of the group stage matches will be played in the Dallas area.

If Argentina advance and top their group, they could return to Kansas City for a potential knockout match against Portugal.

This would be a major event for both teams and their fans.

Other teams also considering Kansas City for training camps
International interest

Argentina aren't the only country considering Kansas City for its base camp. Other nations like England, Algeria, and the Netherlands are considering setting up their training bases in the area.

More than a dozen teams have visited the metro over the past year, KC2026 leaders told KMBC.

This shows that Kansas City's facilities and amenities are being recognized on a global scale.