How Scotland found their base camp for 'travelling' World Cup

BBC News
March 31, 2026
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Scotland selected Charlotte FC as their base camp for the World Cup.

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Scotland's national team has selected Charlotte FC's facilities as their base camp for the upcoming World Cup, a decision explained by Gary Dicker and Steven Naismith. The choice reflects Scotland's strategy to establish a stable operational hub while competing in a tournament that will see them travel between multiple venues. Using a single base camp allows the team to maintain consistent training routines, manage logistics, and recover between matches without the disruption of frequent relocations. Charlotte's facilities and location in the United States provide Scotland with the infrastructure and centralized position needed to support their World Cup campaign. The arrangement is typical for national teams in tournaments requiring travel, as it balances the need for familiar surroundings with practical access to competition sites.

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