Kino Sports Complex Selected as FIFA World Cup 2026 Training Site for Iran National Team

Tucson venue to host elite-level international soccer environment during the 2026 World Cup

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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FIFA has announced that Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona, the home of FC Tucson, has been selected as the team base camp training site for the Iran National Team (IR Iran) during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This designation reflects nearly two decades of professional soccer in Tucson and the long-standing collaboration between FC Tucson, Pima County, and Kino Sports Complex to elevate the city's soccer infrastructure and profile.

Why it matters

The selection of Kino Sports Complex as a FIFA World Cup training site is a significant milestone for the city of Tucson and its soccer community. It showcases Tucson's ability to host elite-level international soccer events and will bring global attention to the region as a destination for the sport.

The details

As the long-standing anchor tenant at Kino Sports North Complex, FC Tucson played a key role in promoting and positioning the venue as a host site. The individual team selections were determined by independent federation and FIFA processes. Due to the presence of a FIFA World Cup team training at Kino Sports Complex, there will be adjustments to training access, match scheduling, and facility operations.

  • Kino Sports Complex has been selected as the FIFA World Cup 2026 team base camp training site for the Iran National Team.

The players

Kino Sports Complex

A sports facility in Tucson, Arizona that is the home of FC Tucson and has been selected as a FIFA World Cup 2026 team base camp training site.

FC Tucson

A professional soccer team that has played a key role in promoting and positioning Kino Sports Complex as a world-class facility capable of hosting elite-level professional and international soccer environments.

Pima County

The county in which Tucson is located, and has collaborated with FC Tucson and Kino Sports Complex to elevate the city's soccer infrastructure and profile.

Iran National Team (IR Iran)

The national soccer team of Iran that will be using Kino Sports Complex as their team base camp training site during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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What’s next

FC Tucson will share updates with fans, partners, and community members as details are finalized regarding adjustments to training access, match scheduling, and facility operations due to the presence of the Iran National Team training at Kino Sports Complex.

The takeaway

The selection of Kino Sports Complex as a FIFA World Cup 2026 training site is a significant accomplishment for Tucson, showcasing the city's ability to host elite-level international soccer events and bringing global attention to the region as a destination for the sport.