Ivory Coast have confirmed Philadelphia as their base camp for the 2026 World Cup, finalising key logistical plans four months before the tournament begins in North America.
The Elephants will operate from Subaru Park, home of Philadelphia Union, after an announcement made jointly by the city and the Major League Soccer side.
The modern venue in Chester, just outside Philadelphia, will serve as the national team’s headquarters throughout the competition.
Training sessions will take place at the nearby WSFS Bank Sportsplex, a high-performance complex located adjacent to the stadium.
The facility is regarded for its advanced equipment and infrastructure tailored to elite-level football preparation, offering the Ivorian squad an environment designed to meet the physical and tactical demands of tournament play.
Subaru Park, situated along the Delaware River, has developed a reputation in recent years as one of Major League Soccer’s leading venues.
The wider complex includes specialist training pitches, medical facilities and recovery infrastructure aimed at maximising performance — elements considered vital for teams navigating a condensed international schedule.
For Ivory Coast, the choice of base reflects a focus on preparation and operational efficiency as they look to build on recent success.
The Elephants, African champions in 2023, are set to approach the World Cup under coach Emerse Faé with strong expectations.
Drawn in Group E, the Ivorians will face Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao. Philadelphia will play a significant role in their campaign, hosting two of their group matches.
Ivory Coast are scheduled to open against Ecuador on 14 June before later returning to the city to face Curaçao, with a trip to Toronto in Canada in between to play Germany.
The arrangement places the squad in a purpose-built environment intended to support recovery, planning and match preparation as they navigate the demands of the global tournament.
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