Argentina is scouting Kansas City as a potential base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the Argentine Football Association. The reigning world champions are evaluating facilities in the Midwestern U.S. city ahead of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Kansas City’s World Cup Role
Kansas City is one of 16 U.S. cities that will host matches during the 2026 World Cup. The city’s Arrowhead Stadium is slated to host several games. National teams often set up training camps near their match venues to minimize travel and adjust to local conditions.
What the Scouting Involves
The Argentine delegation is inspecting training grounds, hotels, and logistics in Kansas City. The team is weighing factors like field quality, proximity to the stadium, and accommodation standards. No final decision has been made, and the association has not announced a timeline for choosing a base camp.
Argentina’s World Cup Preparations
Argentina enters the 2026 tournament as the defending champion, having won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The team’s coaching staff is already planning for the expanded 48-team format. Selecting a base camp is one of the early steps in those preparations.
Kansas City is among several cities being considered. The Argentine Football Association did not disclose which other locations are under review.
