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U.S. men’s national soccer team to base at Irvine’s Great Park; city to host public training and youth clinics

Irvine City Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

City staff announced that the U.S. men’s national team will use Irvine Great Park as a base camp for the World Cup and outlined two community events: a free public training viewing on June 8 and a US Soccer Forwards community activation on April 26. The presentation was a receive‑and‑file item; no council action was required.

City staff on April 14 told the City Council that the Irvine Great Park has been selected as the U.S. men’s national soccer team base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Steven Stewart, community services superintendent, said the selection places Irvine “at the center of a global event” and outlined two community opportunities tied to the partnership: a free, public training session on…

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