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Kansas City to Host Argentina's Camp for 2026 World Cup

3/23/2026

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, the largest ever.
Kansas City will serve as the base camp for the defending champion Argentina national football team, which will train at the state-of-the-art Compass Minerals National Performance Center.
Local leaders have invested over a year in preparing facilities to support teams.
This arrangement allows Kansas City to engage with international markets and build lasting relationships beyond the tournament.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, the largest ever.
Kansas City will serve as the base camp for the defending champion Argentina national football team, which will train at the state-of-the-art Compass Minerals National Performance Center.
Local leaders have invested over a year in preparing facilities to support teams.
This arrangement allows Kansas City to engage with international markets and build lasting relationships beyond the tournament.