Mesa’s Arizona Athletic Grounds rolls out 'white glove service' as Turkey’s training site for World Cup 2026 (opens original article in a new tab)

Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa is preparing as a training site for Turkey's national soccer team for the 2026 World Cup, spending over $36,000 monthly on water to maintain the field.

• Arizona Athletic Grounds is a training facility for Turkey's national soccer team.
• The facility spends over $36,000 monthly on water for maintenance.
• It is one of 64 locations identified by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup.