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March 10, 2026 · PR Newswire
Team Norway Selects Greensboro as Base Camp, Training at UNCG
Greensboro has been named as the Team Base Camp city for the Norwegian National Football Team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with UNC Greensboro designated as the team’s training facility. The Greensboro Sports Foundation led the local organizing committee in partnership with the City of Greensboro, UNCG, and the Greensboro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
“This opportunity reflects the strength of our campus and the partnerships that make Greensboro and UNCG a premier destination for global athletics.”
— Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. · UNCG
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A state-of-the-art facility with deep ties to Norwegian football — the Norwegian women’s team trained here in 1996.
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Official Statements
“Greensboro is honored to welcome Team Norway as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. This selection reflects the strength of our partnerships, UNCG’s outstanding facilities, and our city’s commitment to international athletics.”
Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter · City of Greensboro
“Having Norway choose our city as its base ahead of the 2026 World Cup is a tremendous honor. It elevates Greensboro’s reputation as a global ‘tournament town’ and showcases our community’s world-class facilities and hospitality on the international stage.”
Richard Beard · President, Greensboro Sports Foundation
“UNCG is proud to support an international team of this caliber as it prepares to compete on the world stage. This opportunity reflects the strength of our campus and the partnerships that make Greensboro and UNCG a premier destination for global athletics.”
Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. · UNCG
“Welcoming fans and sports enthusiasts to experience our city and engage with local businesses will contribute an estimated $4.2 million to Greensboro’s local economy, underscoring our mission to increase tourism and support economic development in Guilford County.”
Anthony Cordo · CEO, Greensboro CVB
About the Partners
Greensboro Sports Foundation
A nonprofit dedicated to attracting and supporting sporting events that drive sports tourism, generate economic impact, and create unique opportunities for youth sports in Greensboro and Guilford County. greensborosf.com
Greensboro CVB
Travel and tourism generated nearly $1.8 billion in Guilford County in 2024, employing more than 11,000 in travel-related jobs. visitgreensboronc.com
UNC Greensboro
A learner-centered public research university serving nearly 18,000 students. Ranked No. 1 in the UNC system and No. 1 in NC for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report. uncg.edu