UBC to host men’s national team for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The University of British Columbia’s National Soccer Development Centre will serve as the training facility for the Canadian men’s national soccer team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This announcement follows the signing of a letter of intent with the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Whitecaps. The Daily Hive reports that the centre will host base camp for the national team and act as a training location for teams from other countries. Vancouver had originally planned to build a training facility in a neighbourhood park, but the plan was reportedly met with local opposition.