Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 22
France Eyes Bentley University as 2026 World Cup Training Base
Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 22

France Eyes Bentley University as 2026 World Cup Training Base

3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 22

Summary

  • Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, has emerged as a potential training site for France ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a surprising prospect for campus grounds manager Ryan Gaffey.
  • France is weighing the college field as part of its tournament preparations, making the Massachusetts campus relevant to the two-time champion’s hopes for the upcoming competition.
  • The interest underscores how teams are scouting U.S. facilities well before the 2026 tournament, with training-base choices shaping logistics and preparation as the World Cup approaches.

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