Norway selects Greensboro as base camp for FIFA World Cup 2026

A presenter for the city announced that the Norwegian national team will use Greensboro as its base camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and is scheduled to arrive June 2, the presenter said.

The presenter said the team will train at UNC Greensboro, praising "the excellent facilities and the natural beauty of the triad," and noted that the team visited eight cities before choosing Greensboro. The presenter credited the city of Greensboro, the Greensboro Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Greensboro Sports Foundation and UNCG with working together to secure the team’s stay.

Why it matters: Hosting a national team for the World Cup brings short-term visitation, media attention and potential local economic activity tied to training sessions and related events. Officials signaled that residents and visitors should watch for opportunities to see the team train this summer.

Details provided by the presenter included the June 2 arrival date, the training location at UNC Greensboro and the list of local partners involved in arranging the visit. The announcement did not specify a public training schedule, security plans, or whether any training sessions will require tickets or restricted access.

The presenter closed by encouraging residents to look out for public-facing training opportunities during the summer; no formal public schedule was released at the time of the announcement.