Netherlands Confirm KC as World Cup Training Base

The Dutch national team will use the Kansas City Current's facilities during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Netherlands' men's national soccer team has announced that they will establish their base camp at the Kansas City Current's training facilities in Riverside, Missouri during this summer's FIFA World Cup. Head coach Ronald Koeman cited the quality of the fields and facilities, the metro's favorable climate for training, and travel distances as factors in choosing Kansas City.

Why it matters

The Netherlands are the third national team to confirm plans to set up their World Cup operations in the Kansas City metro area, joining England and defending champions Argentina. This highlights the region's growing reputation as an elite training destination for top international soccer squads.

The details

The Dutch will have their third group stage match at Arrowhead Stadium on June 25 against Tunisia. Their other Group F matches will take place in Dallas and Houston. The Netherlands are currently ranked 7th in the world, while England is 4th and Argentina is 2nd.

  • The Netherlands announced their plans on February 12, 2026.
  • The Dutch will play their third group stage match at Arrowhead Stadium on June 25, 2026.

The players

Ronald Koeman

Head coach of the Netherlands men's national soccer team.

Kansas City Current

A professional women's soccer team whose training facilities in Riverside, Missouri will host the Netherlands during the 2026 World Cup.

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What they’re saying

“Kansas City was the best choice for our squad, citing the quality of the fields and facilities at the Current's facility, the metro's favorable climate for training, and travel distances.”

— Ronald Koeman, Head coach, Netherlands men's national soccer team (kmmo.com)

What’s next

The Netherlands will finalize their World Cup training plans and roster in the coming months before arriving in Kansas City ahead of the tournament.

The takeaway

The Netherlands' decision to base their World Cup operations in Kansas City further solidifies the region's reputation as an elite training destination for top international soccer teams, joining England and defending champions Argentina.