39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here's which squad will be closest to you

More than 20 cities across 19 U.S. states will serve as training grounds for national teams during the World Cup, with 39 of the 48 competitors based in the United States. These base camps are expected to generate revenue and give fans another way to participate. The tournament in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico runs from June 11 through July 19 and is the largest World Cup in history, with more teams, matches, and host cities than ever. FIFA finalized where each team will train, including camps in Arizona, California, Florida, and Georgia, with specific venues listed for each country’s team.

"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."

"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. In Southern California, the United States will make the Great Park Sports Complex in Irvine its home base."

"Florida Cape Verde will be based at the Waters Sportsplex in Tampa; Curacao at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton; and Portugal at the Gardens North County District Park in Palm Beach Gardens. Georgia Uzbekistan will train at the MLS club Atlanta United's training center in Atlanta, which is also a host city for the World Cup matches."

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