The German Men’s National Team has selected Winston-Salem as its home base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, choosing Wake Forest University and The Graylyn Estate as its official training site and team headquarters – bringing one of the world’s premier soccer programs to the Triad and placing Winston-Salem on an international stage.
As part of the partnership, the German team will reside at The Graylyn Estate and train at Wake Forest’s W. Dennie Spry Soccer Stadium.
"Wake Forest University is truly honored to host the German Men’s National Team as its official training base for the FIFA World Cup 2026," Wake Forest University President Susan R. Wente said.
"We are eager to welcome one of the world's premier soccer teams to Winston-Salem, our Triad community, and to Wake Forest's W. Dennie Spry Soccer Stadium – one of the top soccer facilities in the nation, and to The Graylyn Estate – one of the nation’s most historic and highly sought-after boutique hotels. This global partnership reinforces our dedication to support a vibrant, connected region, and we are enthusiastic about the possibilities of making the World Cup experience available to our community.”
Germany won FIFA World Cup titles in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014. The team is led by Coach Julian Nagelsmann.