The Spanish national team sets its base in Chattanooga for the 2026 World Cup
The Royal Spanish Football Federation has officially announced the decision on where the senior national team will reside during the first round of the upcoming World Cup. The chosen destination is the city of Chattanooga, located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. 🏟️
A strategic hub for competing
The choice of this location is not random. Its geographical location offers a key logistical advantage for the match schedule managed by the technical staff, led by Luis de la Fuente. Chattanooga allows the team to travel comfortably to Atlanta, Georgia, where the first two matches of the tournament will take place.
Key advantages of the location:- Proximity to Atlanta: The road trip to the stadium for the matches against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia is approximately two hours.
- Direct air connection: From Atlanta airport, the team will fly without complications to Guadalajara, Mexico, to face Uruguay in the third group stage match.
- Avoid urban chaos: The federation prioritizes a calm environment, away from the hustle of big capitals, so that the players can focus to the maximum.
Tranquility and facilities for concentration have outweighed the glamour of a big metropolis.
Top-level infrastructure for preparation
For training, the Spanish national team will use the facilities of the Baylor School. This educational center has high-performance facilities recognized at the national level in the United States and with experience in hosting international sports delegations.
Features of the training base:- Elite facilities: Spaces designed for high-level athletes to fine-tune their physical condition and work on tactical aspects.
- Prior experience: The Baylor School has already hosted other national teams, ensuring an efficient operational protocol.
- Optimal acclimatization: The team will use these facilities to adapt to the environment and conditions before each decisive match.
An added cultural challenge
Beyond the sporting aspect, the stay in the south of the United States will mean a cultural experience for the players. As some fans humorously point out, they will have to adapt to the characteristic accent of the region and try the local cuisine. This choice of base in Tennessee reflects a clear philosophy: prioritize performance over any other consideration, seeking the ideal environment to reach the maximum competitive level. ⚽🇪🇸