Selection builds on Greensboro's leadership in international sports hosting
GREENSBORO, N.C., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Greensboro has been named as the Team Base Camp city for the Norwegian National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) designated as the team's training facility, continuing the city's role in supporting international athletic competition.
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