Team France practices for the first time at Bentley

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The French team calls Waltham Stadium and the Back Bay Hotel home for the bulk of the World Cup.

Members of the media descend on France’s team training on Thursday. Courtesy of Bentley University

Written by Gary Dezeen

June 12, 2026 | 10:02 am

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France team Cite ideal lawn and privacy As reasons to use Bentley University in Waltham as a base for the 2026 World Cup.

It is a strategic choice for one of the best and most famous football clubs in the world. When Kylian Mbappe and his French teammates arrived at the tournament hotel, the Four Seasons at Back Bay in Boston, they were greeted by a crowd of fans. By the way, they rent out the entire hotel.

Back on the field Thursday, France held its first World Cup training session in the United States. Here are photos and videos of the training provided by Bentley.

Team France players run sprints at Bentley University in Waltham. (Courtesy of Bentley University)
France players work on passing at Bentley University in Waltham. (Courtesy of Bentley University)
There is a lot of privacy with the increasing media crush on Team France’s practice. (Courtesy of Bentley University)
France players practicing juggling. (Courtesy of Bentley University)
French national team players enter the field for training. (Courtesy of Bentley University) -Courtesy of Bentley University

Here are some videos from the official Team France Instagram account:

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Gary Dezeen

Deputy editor-in-chief of sports and culture

Gary Dezeen is deputy editor of sports and culture at Boston.com. A graduate of Bates College, he has worked at Boston Globe Media since 2005.

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