The FIFA World Cup 2026 Volunteer Program is now open, giving people from around the globe a chance to be part of one of the most celebrated sporting events in history. This edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever hosted across 16 cities in the USA, Canada & Mexico and FIFA is recruiting 65,000 passionate volunteers to help bring it to life.
If you’re 18 or older, love football (soccer), enjoy meeting new people and want to contribute to an unforgettable global event, this is your chance.
Why Volunteer at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
This is more than just volunteering it’s an opportunity to gain unique skills, meet people from all over the world and experience the World Cup from behind the scenes. Volunteers are the heartbeat of the tournament, creating the welcoming and energetic atmosphere fans will remember for years to come.
Volunteer Benefits:
- Official FIFA World Cup 2026 volunteer uniform
- Complimentary meals and refreshments during shifts
- Exclusive rewards, recognition items & a certificate of participation
- Skills-based learning and real-world event management experience
- Networking with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Lifelong memories from a once-in-a-generation event
Tournament Locations
When applying, you can select one preferred host city this choice is final and cannot be changed after submission.
Canada (2 cities)
- Toronto – BMO Field
- Vancouver – BC Place
Mexico (3 cities)
- Guadalajara – Estadio Akron
- Mexico City – Estadio Azteca
- Monterrey – Estadio BBVA
USA (11 cities)
- Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Boston – Gillette Stadium
- Dallas – AT&T Stadium
- Houston – NRG Stadium
- Kansas City – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
- Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium
- Miami – Hard Rock Stadium
- New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium (Final match venue)
- Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field
- San Francisco Bay Area – Levi’s Stadium
- Seattle – Lumen Field
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Eligibility Requirements
The FIFA 2026 Volunteer Program is open to applicants from all countries. To join, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old by the time of application
- Commit to at least eight shifts between June 11 and July 19, 2026
- Meet the visa and entry requirements of the host country
- Speak English (additional languages are a plus)
- Attend Volunteer Team Tryouts and complete the official training
- Agree to a background check (process may differ for Mexico)
Key Dates
- Applications: August – September 2025
- Team Tryouts: October 2025 – January 2026
- Role Offers: December 2025 – March 2026
- Preparation & Training: March – June 2026
- Tournament: June 11 – July 19, 2026
How to Apply for FIFA World Cup 2026 Volunteer Program
- Join the FIFA Volunteer Community online.
- Read through the program details, eligibility and FAQs.
- Complete the online application form and assessment — this is your chance to show why you’d make a great volunteer.
- Select your preferred host city and submit your application before the deadline.
