Seleção Brasileira disembarked on Estados Unidos and began the final phase of preparation for Copa of Mundo 2026. The delegation arrived on Tuesday, June 2, after a chartered flight of Rio from Janeiro. The group headed straight to The Ridge Hotel, in Basking Ridge, in the Nova Jersey region.
Carlo Ancelotti, the technician, reinforced the tone of serious work. The structure set up by the CBF prioritizes privacy and total concentration of players.
The hotel and the chosen training center present clear physical and operational barriers. Tapumes in New York Red Bulls’s CT prevents outside eyes. Access to The Ridge Hotel is also blocked for non-accredited fans and journalists. Apenas authorized press and family visits on a specific day are permitted.
Ancelotti sets distraction-free work tone
The Italian commander made his philosophy for the campaign clear. In an interview, he stated that the team is not going to a party. The objective is to work to win the title with honor and represent the country in a professional manner.
The message aligns with logistical choices. The CBF opted for a balance between protection and controlled access, different from the experiences of 2006 and 2010. The hotel operates with a reinforced security system throughout the delegation’s stay.
Jogadores who came from Europa, like Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Gabriel Martinelli, were already waiting for the rest of the group at the location. The technical committee now has the complete squad for final adjustments.
Estrutura assembled prioritizes privacy and logistics
The Ridge Hotel, with around 171 rooms, was reserved exclusively for Seleção Brasileira. The location offers adequate infrastructure for physical recovery and rest. Fica about 15 minutes from the Columbia Park training center, at Morristown.
- Hotel The Ridge, in Basking Ridge, with full access blocked to unauthorized
- CT of New York Red Bulls renovated with walls for visual protection
- Treinos open only to accredited press on specific days
- Visitas family members allowed on only one day of the week
- Segurança reinforced since the arrival of the delegation on Tuesday
Essa configuration aims to avoid any type of external interference. The proximity between the hotel and CT facilitates the daily routine without unnecessary wear and tear.
Treinos begins with open doors to accredited press
Starting this Wednesday, June 3rd, the team will carry out its first training sessions on site. Parte’s activities will be open to the press. The remainder continues with restrictions to preserve tactical strategies.
Ancelotti praised New York Red Bulls’s CT facilities. The recently renovated center offers modern conditions for technical and physical work. The delegation must remain in the same base throughout the group stage if they advance in the tournament.
Agenda from Seleção Brasileira has friendly and debuts in Copa
The team faces Egito in a friendly on June 6th, at 7pm on Brasília, on Cleveland. Depois, enters the field for Copa of Mundo against Marrocos, on June 13th, at 7pm. The third match of the group stage is against Haiti, on June 19, at 9:30 pm.
Preparation in the USA serves as the last adjustment before the competition. The focus remains on group integration and collective improvement under Ancelotti’s command.
Detalhes from the American base reinforces CBF planning
The choice of Nova Jersey as the headquarters of the concentration meets logistics, safety and comfort criteria. The wooded region offers a peaceful environment. The hotel, linked to corporate operations, has stricter access control than conventional hotels.
The CBF publicly communicated the restrictions. The message is one of maximum professionalism. Jogadores and the technical committee will have ideal conditions to dedicate themselves exclusively to the objective of seeking hexa.
The scheme began operating on Tuesday with the arrival. Nesta Wednesday, training puts the entire assembled structure into practice. Seleção Brasileira continues with the planning defined for the Copa dispute at Mundo 2026.