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World Cup 2026

What you need to know about Team Japan’s stay in Nashville for the FIFA World Cup

By Justin Barney

June 4, 2026

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The Japanese Men’s National soccer team is coming to town. Known as the Samurai Blue, the team has hand selected Nashville as their Base Camp City. The players will eat, sleep and train in Nashville for their upcoming run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They arrive here June 8 and could stay until July […]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: FIFA, Japan, Nashville SC, Soccer, World Cup 2026

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

By Juliana Kim

May 26, 2026

A view of World Cup signage at New York New Jersey Stadium on May 19 in East Rutherford, N.J., one of 11 sites where matches will be played in the U.S.

This week, FIFA finalized the list of where competitors will train during the tournament. Here’s a breakdown of the U.S. cities that are included.

Filed Under: NPR News, Sports Tagged With: Soccer, World Cup 2026

During the World Cup, Samurai Blue calls Nashville home

By Mary Mancini

May 26, 2026

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Nashville is still stepping onto the global stage during the World Cup.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Nashville Soccer Club, Samurai Blue, World Cup, World Cup 2026

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