England's World Cup Travel
July 10, 2026 · 07:00 2 min read 6 views
England have been happy with their Kansas City base but it has led to them travelling more than the other quarter-finalists.
Background
Much was made of the challenge England faced by playing at altitude, but the greater concern might be the enormous cumulative distance the team has travelled at the World Cup.
Key Details
The Football Association chose to base England in Kansas City, even though the team were not scheduled to play any of their matches there. They reasoned that a central location would limit the length of flights the players had to take for any of their fixtures.
What It Means
However, this decision has ensured they have made round trips of at least 670 miles for every game, measuring straight lines between the cities of their base camp and match venues.