Why did Scotland choose North Carolina for World Cup training camp?

Scotland will hold its training camp in North Carolina during the World Cup in North America this summer.

Steve Clarke’s men will train at the state-of-the-art facility home to Charlotte FC ahead of games against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.

The Scots will kick off their campaign against the Haitians in Boston, and will play Morocco at the same stadium five days later.

They then play Brazil in Miami to bring the group campaign to a close.

The 52,000-square-foot facility, located in East Charlotte, opened in 2023 and features access to eight football fields for sporting and community use.

Clarke said: “We are delighted to confirm Charlotte as our training base. We looked at the FIFA-nominated options against our predetermined criteria, and Charlotte FC has a top MLS training facility with everything we need to prepare for our matches.

“I’d like to add that Charlotte FC’s staff could not have been more welcoming. As most competing nations have discovered, travel will be an important factor in this World Cup.

“Our base in Charlotte will be convenient for the airport, with flights around two hours to Boston and Miami for our group stage matches.

“We are hopeful that this will give us the best possible conditions to get ready for the tournament, and it’s another exciting landmark ahead of the summer.”