The Panama national soccer team began using the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston, Ontario, as its official training base on June 8, 2026 [1].

This selection places a high-profile international squad in a rural Ontario community, bringing global visibility to the Town of New Tecumseth during the tournament. The move highlights the strict infrastructure requirements FIFA mandates for team accommodations and practice facilities.

FIFA designated the inn as the official base because the property meets the organization's rigorous training-site standards [2]. The facility is located in the countryside, providing a secluded environment for athletes while remaining accessible to tournament venues [2]. The inn is surrounded by 36 holes of golf [3].

Travel time from downtown Toronto to the facility varies by source, ranging from approximately 80 [4] to 90 minutes [3] north of the city.

"The facilities at Nottawasaga Inn meet FIFA’s rigorous standards for training sites," Thomas Christiansen, Panama head coach, said [3].

Aníbal Godoy, the captain of the Panama team, said players will benefit from the quiet countryside setting while staying close to the stadiums [3].

Local officials expressed enthusiasm for the arrival of the squad. "We are thrilled to welcome Team Panama to our community," Jeff Leal, Mayor of New Tecumseth, said [4].

“The Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston will serve as the official training site for Panama during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”

The designation of a rural inn as a FIFA-approved base underscores the logistical complexity of the 2026 World Cup's expanded footprint. By utilizing sites outside major urban centers like Toronto, organizers can manage team privacy and security while leveraging existing regional infrastructure that meets specific athletic and hospitality benchmarks.