Morocco has chosen The Pingry School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, as its base camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The announcement has been made by New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill during a meeting held Tuesday with Moroccan Ambassador to the U.S. Youssef Amrani and FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ Host Committee CEO Alex Lasry.
“New Jersey is thrilled to welcome Morocco – and the rest of the world – to our state for the FIFA World Cup 2026. New Jersey is home to almost 10,000 residents of Moroccan descent, so we are especially honored that Team Morocco has decided to make our state its home away from home this summer. It is a true testament to New Jersey’s exciting role at the center of the World Cup,” said Governor Sherrill in a press release.
“We look forward to showcasing New Jersey on the global stage this summer and creating memories that will last a lifetime for our residents and visitors,” the NJ Governor.
For his part, Ambassador Amrani thanked the State of New Jersey and The Pingry School for their exceptional hospitality, saying “football possesses a unique power to unite nations, and we look forward to fostering enduring bonds throughout this journey.”
Morocco will face Brazil at MetLife Stadium on June 13, bringing one of the tournament’s marquee Group Stage matchups to the region.
The Pingry School had served as a training site during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, reinforcing the region’s longstanding role in supporting teams competing on the world stage.
