WALTHAM, Mass., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bentley University will welcome the French national football team, l'Équipe de France de Football, to campus this June as its official Team Base Camp Training Site for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The decision positions Bentley and the city of Waltham on the global sports stage as one of the world's most celebrated soccer teams prepares for the tournament.
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