Spain's National Soccer Team to Train at Baylor School in Tennessee

The Spanish national team will use the private school's facilities as a training site for the 2026 World Cup

Feb. 1, 2026 at 10:55am

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Spain's men's national soccer team will be using Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee as their official training site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to an official press release from the school. Baylor School was selected by the Spanish team after evaluating training sites across North America, citing the quality of the school's facilities, infrastructure, and proximity to match locations.

Why it matters

Hosting Spain's national team places Baylor School and the city of Chattanooga on the global stage, reflecting the high quality of the school's campus and athletic facilities. This opportunity highlights Chattanooga's growing reputation as an internationally recognized soccer destination.

The details

Spain's national team will be setting up their 2026 World Cup base in Chattanooga, training at Baylor School's soccer complex. The school was selected after the Spanish team evaluated sites across North America for field quality, privacy, security, infrastructure, and proximity to match locations.

  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • The championship final will be played on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The players

Baylor School

A prestigious private school in Chattanooga, Tennessee known for its rigorous academics, competitive athletics, and rich extracurricular programs.

Spain National Soccer Team

The men's national soccer team of Spain, currently ranked as the top team in the world by FIFA.

Chris Angel

The Head of School at Baylor School.

Tim Kelly

The Mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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What they’re saying

“This is an extraordinary opportunity for Baylor and for the Chattanooga community. Baylor has long embraced a global focus, and we are both honored and thrilled to be selected as a training site for such a prestigious international sporting event. Hosting Spain places our school on the world stage and reflects the exceptional quality of our campus, facilities, and infrastructure to support elite athletic performance.”

— Chris Angel, Head of School, Baylor School

“For Chattanooga to host a World Cup team is a huge honor. For that team to be Spain is even bigger, with them being the top seed in the tournament. This is proof that Chattanooga has arrived as an internationally recognized soccer city. As mayor, I could not be more proud.”

— Tim Kelly, Mayor of Chattanooga

What’s next

The Spain national team will begin training at Baylor School's facilities in the months leading up to the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on June 11.

The takeaway

Baylor School's selection as the training site for Spain's national soccer team highlights Chattanooga's growing reputation as an international soccer destination and the high quality of the school's athletic facilities. This opportunity will place the school and city on the global stage, showcasing their ability to support elite athletic performance.