New Jersey - The Brazil national team will base its World Cup preparations at the New York Red Bulls training center, inaugurated this week, giving Carlo Ancelotti's squad dedicated pitches and recovery facilities close to MetLife Stadium ahead of the 13 June opener against Morocco and the final scheduled for 19 July.
- In short: The new New York Red Bulls complex has eight fields — two reserved for Brazil and prepared to FIFA standards — and cost more than US$ 100 million.
Understand the Dynamics
The Red Bulls' training complex will serve as Brazil's operational hub during the tournament, consolidating training, recovery and tactical work under one roof. Two fields were set up specifically to meet FIFA requirements, using the same turf technology developed by the University of Tennessee. For tournament standards and venue logistics, see FIFA World Cup information.
Beyond pitches, the facility includes dedicated changing rooms, a gym, recovery and treatment areas, meeting spaces, hot tubs and saunas designed for elite-level preparation.
"More than US$ 100 million were spent on the training center, an investment that corresponds to about R$ 500 million."
Context and Impact
Locating the squad base in New Jersey places Brazil minutes from MetLife Stadium—one of the largest NFL venues with a capacity of about 82,500—reducing travel fatigue between training and match venues. That logistical proximity can be decisive in tournament cycles where recovery windows are tight.
Although the facility will be prioritized for the Seleção, the New York Red Bulls will retain access during the World Cup under a non-overlapping schedule. The scale of the investment and the bespoke FIFA-grade pitches illustrate how host-country infrastructure and private-club projects now intersect with national team planning.
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