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Tampa Bay Sports Commission Eyes World Cup Team Base in Tampa
Tampa Bay Sports Commission is pursuing designation of Tampa as a home base for a national team competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While no matches will be held in Tampa, the commission aims to host a team’s operations at the Tampa Bay Rowdies’ training facility, leveraging the region’s infrastructure and favorable climate as attractive logistical support (aol.com). The proposal underscores Tampa’s prominence in the U.S. soccer ecosystem and its potential to contribute meaningfully to the tournament’s organizational footprint (aol.com).