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England Eyes Kansas City's Swope Park for World Cup Training Camp
The Three Lions are seeking to set up their pre-tournament camp at the Swope Soccer Village.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 1:47pm
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England's men's national soccer team is seeking to establish its training camp for the upcoming World Cup at the Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, Missouri. The report from the BBC indicates that England's Football Association has submitted the request to FIFA, which is expected to announce the training camp locations for all 48 competing nations this spring.
Why it matters
Hosting a World Cup training camp would bring significant attention and economic activity to the Kansas City region, as fans and media from around the world would descend on the area to support their national teams. The Swope Soccer Village is a premier soccer facility that has hosted high-profile events in the past, making it an attractive option for England and other top teams.
The details
Swope Soccer Village is home to Sporting Kansas City's reserve squad and was the MLS franchise's training facility for several years. The fields at Swope Park also hosted the NCAA Division II national tournament from 2013 to 2019. While Swope Soccer Village was not initially listed as a potential training camp site by FIFA, it has been added amid increased demand for locations in the Heartland region.
- England is in Group L and will have their first three World Cup games in Dallas, Boston, and New York.
- FIFA is expected to announce the training camp locations for all 48 competing nations this spring.
The players
England's Football Association
The governing body of soccer in England that has submitted the request to FIFA for a training camp at Swope Soccer Village.
Sporting Kansas City
The MLS franchise that previously used the Swope Soccer Village as its training facility.
What’s next
FIFA is expected to announce the official training camp locations for all 48 World Cup teams in the coming months.
The takeaway
The potential selection of Swope Soccer Village as England's World Cup training camp would be a major coup for the Kansas City region, showcasing its world-class soccer facilities and infrastructure to a global audience.
