Charlotte FC to Host Scotland National Team for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Scottish FA will use Charlotte FC's training facility as its official base camp ahead of matches against Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Charlotte Football Club announced that the Scotland National Team will train at the club's 52,000-square-foot facility for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Charlotte FC's training complex will serve as the Scottish FA's official training site and team headquarters ahead of their group stage matches.

Why it matters

This partnership further establishes Charlotte FC's training facility as one of the premier club headquarters in the nation, having previously hosted the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the U.S. Men's National Team. Welcoming a major European soccer power like Scotland is a significant coup for the city of Charlotte and will bring increased global attention and economic activity.

The details

Charlotte FC's state-of-the-art training facility, which opened in 2023, features eight soccer fields, a cafeteria for players, and a weight room. The Scottish FA will utilize these world-class amenities as they prepare to face Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil in the 2026 World Cup group stage.

  • Charlotte FC announced the partnership on February 17, 2026.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the summer of 2026.

The players

Kristi Coleman

CEO of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of Charlotte FC.

Scotland National Team

One of the world's most historic footballing associations, competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Charlotte FC

The Major League Soccer club that will host the Scotland National Team's training and base camp operations.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to welcome Scotland, one of the world's most historic footballing associations, to Charlotte for the FIFA World Cup. This summer brings the biggest sporting event North America has seen this century, and we're honored for Charlotte FC to be named a team base camp for a major European nation.”

— Kristi Coleman, CEO of Tepper Sports & Entertainment (wspa.com)

What’s next

Charlotte will not host any matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the city will be the site of the U.S. Men's National Team's penultimate friendly against African champions Senegal on May 31, 2026.

The takeaway

Charlotte's selection as the training base for the Scotland National Team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup further solidifies the city's growing reputation as a premier destination for global soccer events and elite international teams. This partnership will bring increased visibility and economic activity to the region.