Morocco’s national football team will base its training camp in New Jersey during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials announced Tuesday during a ceremony attended by Governor Mikie Sherrill and Morocco’s ambassador to Washington, Youssef Amrani, according to Morocco’s public broadcaster SNRT.
Sherrill said the team selected Pingry School in Basking Ridge as its main training facility. She described the site as one of the state’s top sports complexes, noting that it previously hosted national teams such as England and Mexico during the 1994 World Cup and offers professional-level infrastructure.
The announcement comes as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, approaches. Officials said New Jersey will serve as the Moroccan team’s operational base throughout the tournament.
Sherrill also linked the decision to longstanding ties between Morocco and the U.S., noting that Morocco was the first country to recognize U.S. independence in 1777. She said hosting the team during the 250th anniversary of the United States carries symbolic significance and reflects enduring diplomatic relations.
The governor added that New Jersey’s large Moroccan community, one of the biggest in the country, played a key role in the selection. She said the team will benefit from strong fan support, creating an atmosphere similar to playing at home during the tournament.
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