FIFA names these hotels for nations that pick World Cup base camp in North Texas
After the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw on Friday, Dec. 5, nations will begin looking for a base camp for next summer’s tournament.
Friday’s event will separate the 48 competing nations into 12 four-team groups, which will help paint of picture of who will be playing who next year. From there, each nation will choose the city it wants to set up shop in.
Dallas is one of nearly a dozen U.S. host cities, and FIFA has put together a few recommendations for teams looking to make North Texas home.
The online base camp brochure includes four hotels and practicing facilities for a nation’s “home away from home.”
So if you’re looking for a chance to possibly see some soccer pros around North Texas during the World Cup, here’s where to look.
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Arlington South and Mansifeld Stadium
- Hotel: 521 E. Interstate 20, Arlington
- Practice facility: Near Heritage Parkway
Among FIFA’s other recommendations, this hotel is the closest to AT&T Stadium and the organization has paired the forthcoming Mansfield Stadium as its practice facility. Here’s what FIFA wrote in its brochure about the venues:
“Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Arlington South offers a full team buyout with spacious rooms, on-site dining, a 24-hour convenience store, fitness center, indoor pool, and meeting spaces. The hotel ensures privacy and comfort with easy access to shopping and entertainment.”
“Opening in early 2026, Mansfield Stadium will feature state-of-the-art facilities, which include team-specific areas with immediate pitch access—providing a professional environment tailored to elite football preparation.”
Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center and UNT
- Hotel: 3100 Town Center Trail, Denton
- Practice facility: 1500 Bonnie Brae St., Denton
This recommendation puts a nation in a Denton hotel just minutes from the University of North Texas’ soccer stadium for practice. Here’s what FIFA wrote in its brochure about the venues:
“Located in the heart of Rayzor Ranch, this AAA Four Diamond hotel offers LEED Gold Certified two-room suites is just minutes from downtown Denton, with shops, dining, nightlife, and live music nearby.”
“The University of North Texas’ football stadium, opened in spring 2019, spans 1,300m² and features a sand-based football pitch and seating for 1,500 spectators, including some covered seating. It includes coaches’ offices, dressing rooms, a team meeting area, and a student-athlete lounge.”
Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel and TCU
- Hotel: 1701 Commerce St., Fort Worth
- Practice facility: 3600 W Berry St., Fort Worth
The sole Fort Worth recommendation on the list will put teams in a downtown hotel and practice at TCU’s Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium. Here’s what FIFA wrote in its brochure about the venues:
“Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel offers an exceptional experience for your team, featuring exclusive use of the Magnolia Ballroom and dedicated team floors for guest rooms. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Dallas Fort Worth Airport and 10 minutes from the training site, it ensures ease of access.”
“The TCU training site, located 10 minutes from the hotel, boasts 1,500 seats and features both playing and workout spaces, a press box and dressing rooms.”
The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa and Toyota Stadium
- Hotel: 1549 Legacy Drive, Frisco
- Practicing facility: 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco
This recommendation puts a team in Frisco, at a luxury hotel and at the home stadium of FC Dallas. Here’s what FIFA wrote in its brochure about the venues:
“Located just north of Dallas, The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa offers a peaceful and secure base for national teams. The resort spans 160 hectares, with green spaces ideal for recovery, and features a 24-hour fitness studio, spa, and plenty of modern meeting space for tactical sessions and briefings.”
“Nearby, the FC Dallas Stadium provides elite Bermuda grass pitches and dedicated football facilities used by MLS side FC Dallas.”
This story was originally published December 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM.
