Spokane City Council Agenda Shows Spokane Named as World Cup Team Base for Egypt

Council agenda says Spokane will host Team Egypt for practices during World Cup

SPOKANE, Wash - Spokane Police want new drones and mitigation barriers to provide security during this summer's World Cup. Specifically, to protect Team Egypt, which would practice at Gonzaga University. According to the FIFA brochure on potential ‘base camps,’ it showed the team could practice facility in Spokane would be at Gonzaga and the hotel

Spokane police seek drones for Team Egypt security at World Cup

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department is asking the City to buy four drone platforms as Spokane prepares to host Team Egypt during the 2026 World Cup.

Spokane City Council Agenda shows Spokane named as World Cup Team Base for Egypt

The City Council agenda shows an item where the Spokane Police Department is looking for City Council's approval to buy new drones before the World Cup.

Spokane to host Egypt and world superstar during World Cup

One of the world's greatest athletes will be in Spokane this spring as Egypt's FIFA World Cup team has been selected to practice on the grassy fields at Gonzaga University.

Spokane to host Mohamed Salah, Egypt for 2026 World Cup prep

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane will serve as the base camp for one of the top teams in this summer’s FIFA World Cup.