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Scotland Sets Up Charlotte Base for 2026 World Cup

6/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Scotland’s national team arrived in Charlotte and set up its training base at Charlotte FC’s Atrium Health Performance Park for the 2026 World Cup.
The squad opens Group C on June 13 versus Haiti, faces Morocco on June 19 and Brazil on June 24 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Thousands of Scottish fans, including a 30-person Shetland Tartan Army group, have traveled to the U.S., with some spending up to £6,500 on travel.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the United States hosted the 15th FIFA World Cup, drawing a record 3,587,538 spectators and building stadiums that introduced soccer to a wide American public. That legacy of infrastructure underpins the 2026 tournament, where Scotland’s national team will train at Charlotte FC’s Atrium Health Performance Park, reflecting the continued growth of the sport in the U.S.

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Story summary

Scotland’s national team arrived in Charlotte and set up its training base at Charlotte FC’s Atrium Health Performance Park for the 2026 World Cup.
The squad opens Group C on June 13 versus Haiti, faces Morocco on June 19 and Brazil on June 24 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Thousands of Scottish fans, including a 30-person Shetland Tartan Army group, have traveled to the U.S., with some spending up to £6,500 on travel.

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