THE FCB led the behind-the-scenes preparation of Brazil for the 2026 World Cup. Second ageafter four days of visits, logistical tests and technical evaluations, the entity chose new York as an ideal basis for the Selection, and all that remains is to await the approval of the FIFA to formalize the Columbia Park Training CenterSince New York Red Bullsas “home” during the World Cup.
Even though the application period remains open until the 9th, Brazil has already submitted its list with three options. Columbia Park appears as plan A, followed by Columbia Training Center Rutgers University (plan B) and by The Pingry school (plan C). Internally, we are convinced that the demand will be met.
The delegation led by Carlo Ancelotti and the selection director Rodrigo Caetano He also visited all the cities where Brazil will play in the group stage. Hotels, commuting and working conditions in New York (where he faces the Morocco June 13), Philadelphia (Haitiday 19) and Miami (Scotlandday 24).
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One of the places visited also presents a curious detail: the Pingry school, the third option, was the base of the Italy in 1994, when Ancelotti was assistant Arrigo Sacchi in the campaign that ended with Brazil finishing second.
The delegation’s main concern was the possible priority of Francedue to the ranking, but Europeans showed greater interest in the region of Boston. Thus, the main Brazilian competition in the fight for Columbia Park becomes Senegalwho will play twice in MetLife Stadium.
In addition to the World Cup, the CBF also organized the Fifa Date for the month of March. Orlando will be the basis of the team which will face France on the 28th in Boston, and on Croatiaday 31, at Camping World Stadium. These are the last two tests before the final call-up for the World Cup.
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