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What do World Champions look for in a Training Center? The Argentina team based in Kansas City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ carries the expectation of their passionate fans, a natural result of their illustrious history and the team’s role as reigning world champions. If La Albiceleste are going to make history and lift the trophy again, the story begins at their base camp — in the routines, rhythms and recovery that shape soccer behind the scenes. That holistic view of preparation and recovery guided the design of Compass Minerals National Performance Center in Kansas City. Home to MLS club Sporting Kansas City, the center was chosen by Argentina because it gives players and staff an environment built around maximizing performance, recovery, privacy and efficiency at every step of their training journey. Hear from Populous Senior Architect Vito Privitera as he discusses the design of one of the leading training centers in the U.S. https://bit.ly/4xnRyhU Third image by Tatografias.