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Kansas City Region Confirms Its Fourth World Cup Base Camp
Greater Kansas City attracted Algeria, Argentina, England, and Netherlands as base camps due to strong facilities and local support, becoming the 'Base Camp Capital' for FIFA 2026.
- On Thursday, Greater Kansas City secured four national teams' base camps for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the Algerian men's national team and Argentina's team, after last week's selection.
- After the FIFA draw, teams submitted preferences by Jan. 9, and FIFA's tiebreakers favored teams with local matches, boosting KC's appeal after visits impressed organizers.
- Sporting KC's Compass Minerals National Performance Center drew delegation interest, and Algeria will train at Rock Chalk Park, which suits their needs, Alan Dietrich said.
- Landing multiple top teams links KC's venues to marquee matchups, as teams contacted KC after the Dec. 5 draw, boosting its profile.
- After the draw, local organizers said `two will be great for the city, three will be miraculous, we never thought about four,` reflecting surprise as Kansas City became a four‑team base‑camp hub.
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