Alexandria, Virginia continues to make waves on the world stage, especially as a destination for sports tourism. The Croatia national football team, one of the world’s top 10-ranked teams according to FIFA, has selected Alexandria as their official Team Base Camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Located on the Potomac River, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Alexandria invites soccer fans from around the world to stay in and experience the destination, to enjoy a relaxed alternative to big crowds, while remaining close to the action.