England Chooses Kansas City Swope Village for 2026 Cup
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- England will be based at the Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, Missouri, for the 2026 World Cup.
- Kansas City offers England short travel distances to its group matches in Dallas, Boston and New York‑New Jersey.
- Quinton Lucas praised the venue’s historic sports ties, privacy, nearby golf and swimming facilities, and its location in a Black‑American community that will benefit from investment.
- Argentina will also set up a training base in Kansas City, alongside the Netherlands and Algeria.
- Kansas City is extending bar licences to 23 hours, upgrading transportation and bolstering security, working with the White House and FIFA task force to manage the influx of fans.
- Kansas City Stadium will host six World Cup matches, and the National World War I Museum will hold the FIFA Fan Fest, according to Mayor Lucas.
Why it matters: Kansas City captures a multi‑million‑dollar tourism surge and community investment by hosting England plus three other national squads, while England gains a conveniently located, private training hub that slashes travel time between its U.S. group matches, sharpening its preparation for a title bid.
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