The world’s footballing superstars will prepare for FIFA WWC 2023 on Northern Region Football club grounds, with seven team base camps confirmed today.  

The World Champion United States Women’s National Team will be based at East Coast Bays’ Bay City Park, and the Ford Football Ferns will prepare at Keith Hay Park, the home of Auckland United. The last base camp will be confirmed after February’s Play-Off Tournament.  

FIFA WWC 2023 training base camps  

• Argentina – Michaels Ave (Ellerslie)  
• Italy – Shepherds Park (Birkenhead United) 
• New Zealand – Keith Hay Park (Auckland United) 
• Norway – Seddon Fields (Western Springs) 
• Philippines - Olympic Park (Bay Olympic) 
• USA – Bay City Park (East Coast Bays) 
• Vietnam – Fred Taylor Park (West Coast Rangers) 
• *Playoff Tournament Winner – either McLennan Park (Papakura City) or Mangere Centre Park (Manukau United)  

“This is tremendous news for our clubs, for the experience of having world class teams and management preparing for the tournament at their place, but also for the legacy it will leave. We’ve already seen significant investment thanks to Auckland Council and central government towards pitches, lights and clubroom facilities that will have a lasting impact on the young players who’ll be inspired by the tournament,” said NRF CEO Laura Menzies.  

NRF has been working alongside clubs to manage the impact of international teams using playing and training pitches on club competitions in 2023 for some time, looking at all available options to maximise the opportunity and ensure everyone gets the chance to play football in 2023.  

“This is a massive opportunity for football in our region that will bring people into our game, that will be felt for years to come. I’m excited for our clubs about what’s coming up, and today’s announcement is a big step,” said Laura Menzies.  

See the full tournament schedule and secure your tickets for the tournament, which starts with the Ford Football Ferns v Norway on 20 July at Eden Park.  

Article added: Monday 12 December 2022