39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here's which squad will be closest to you
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A view of World Cup signage at New York New Jersey Stadium on May 19 in East Rutherford, N.J., one of 11 sites where matches will be played in the U.S. …
A view of World Cup signage at New York New Jersey Stadium on May 19 in East Rutherford, N.J., one of 11 sites where matches will be played in the U.S. Dustin Satloff/ North America hide caption toggle caption Dustin Satloff/ North America Your city may not be hosting a World Cup match, but there's still hope for catching one of the teams in action this summer. In the U.S., more than 20 cities across 19 states will serve as training grounds for national teams during the tournament. (That doesn't include the 11 American cities where a World Cup game will be played.) Out of the 48 competitors, 39 will be based in the U.S. These base camps are expected to generate money as well as provide another way for fans to feel involved, according to FIFA . The upcoming World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico will be the biggest one in history — with more teams and matches across more cities than ever. The tournament begins on June 11 and runs through July 19. And it's the first to take place in the U.S. since 1994 . This week, FIFA finalized the list of where each team will train. Here's a breakdown by state. Arizona Turkey will train at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa. California The Golden State is hosting seven teams. In Northern California, Australia will train at the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club in Oakland, while Paraguay will set up camp at San Jose State University's Spartan Soccer Complex in San Jose. …
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