France trains at Bentley as World Cup quarterfinals approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Bentley University serves as the headquarters for Team France during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Athletic Director Vaughn Williams highlighted the positive impact on both the university and the local community, noting that the team will continue to train at Bentley while in the tournament. France is preparing for its quarterfinal match against Morocco. The partnership between the French team and Bentley has been characterized as a strong relationship beyond simple hosting.
- •France has made Bentley University its headquarters during the World Cup.
- •The team plans to continue training at Bentley as long as they remain in the tournament.
- •Bentley officials express pride in supporting one of soccer’s leading national teams.
- •France is set to face Morocco in the quarterfinals.
- •The partnership has fostered a strong relationship between Bentley and the French team.
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — ‘They come home here’: Bentley embraces role as France’s World Cup headquarters
"Team France may be chasing a World Cup title, but they've found a home away from home in Massachusetts.
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