CBF awaits Fifa’s reply to set training base for the World Cup | OneFootball

With the conclusion of technical inspections in the United States last week, the CBF now awaits an official position from FIFA regarding the definition of the locations that will serve as the base for the Brazilian delegation during the 2026 World Cup.

The delegation, led by coach Carlo Ancelotti and executive coordinator Rodrigo Caetano, conducted detailed visits to six training centers and ten hotels spread across New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Miami right after the group draw held on December 5 in Washington.

The final report with Brazil's preferences has already been submitted to the football's governing body, which is expected to announce the definitive decision on January 16. During the inspections, the professionals analyzed rigorous criteria such as the quality of the fields, transportation logistics, security, and total privacy of the hotel facilities to ensure no external interference in the team's work.

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Cícero Souza, manager of the men's teams, emphasized the care with planning: “Our first objective, before the draw, was to map the regions and the best conditions for the Brazilian team. That's why we made several trips to visit both the locations indicated by FIFA and others that could serve as a base for our preparation. With this initial list in hand, we met with the technical committee and established some parameters that guided the next steps. After the draw and with the definition of the match locations, we refined this search and reached the final report, indicating our preferences for the final choice.”

Placed in Group C of the competition alongside Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti, Brazil will seek its sixth championship, maintaining its historic mark as the only team present in all editions of the World Cup. The journey for the title will begin on June 13, a Saturday, against Morocco at MetLife Stadium, in the New York and New Jersey area, starting at 7 PM (Brasília time).

Next, the team faces Haiti on June 19, a Friday, at Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia, at 10 PM. The initial phase will conclude on June 24, a Wednesday, against Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami, also at 7 PM.

Also present during the visits were Sérgio Dimas (general supervisor), Juan Santos (technical coordinator), Guilherme Passos (physiologist), Fábio Seixas (communications director), and Bernardo Bessa (marketing director for the teams).

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