Big moments in sport are built on what happens between match days: recovery, focus, routine—and a place that feels grounded—a home away from home. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Croatia national football team has chosen Alexandria, Virginia as its Team Base Camp, with Hotel AKA Alexandria as the team’s home base in Old Town.
It’s a meaningful spotlight for Alexandria—and a proud one for the AKA brand—because the choice reflects what today’s teams value: privacy, comfort, and hospitality that supports performance without distraction, and as always with AKA, a sense of home.
Read the full story from Croatia Week for the details behind the announcement and what it could mean for Alexandria as the world’s attention turns to soccer in 2026.
