Volunteers for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico, Canada and USA
FIFA is snow recruiting volunteers for the 2026 World Cup to be hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the USA
The FIFA World Cup 26™ is coming to North America, and FIFA is looking for passionate, energetic volunteers to help bring the world’s largest single-sport event to life. FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteers will be part of a once-in-a-generation team – uniting three countries, 16 Host Cities and billions of hearts around the world. No prior experience is needed! If you’re excited about being part of a FIFA event, we invite you to apply.
Besides being passionate about football (soccer), volunteers should bring team spirit and a friendly and proactive attitude. Certain roles may require specific skills or experience. To join the FIFA World Cup 26 volunteer team, you must meet the following criteria: Be 18 or older at the time of application, there is no upper age limit; Be eligible to volunteer in the Host Country and meet other eligibility criteria; Commit to a minimum of eight shifts during the tournament (11 June – 19 July 2026); please note that some shifts may take place before the official tournament start date; Have a good command of English; knowledge of additional languages is a bonus. For volunteers in Canada, Canadian French and other languages are a bonus. For volunteers in Mexico, Spanish is desirable. Complete the entire volunteer journey in order to be offered a role, including attending the Volunteer Team Tryouts and training.
The volunteer journey at a FIFA event is exciting! It involves applying and completing a brief online assessment, attending Volunteer Team Tryouts, accepting your role, completing your training, picking up your accreditation pass and uniform, and being part of delivering a world-class event. Please note that if you are offered a role, you will need to complete and pass a background review.
FIFA is looking to welcome more than 65,000 volunteers to this event. They anticipate that the interest and demand will be much greater than the number of volunteer roles available. They encourage you to complete the application form and online assessment as soon as possible.
You can indicate your preferred Host City on the application form. Please note that you may only choose one Host City, which cannot be changed.
Volunteering-related expenses are not covered by FIFA. Volunteers will need to arrange their own travel to the host country and Host City, as well as accommodation, and cover any other related costs. Volunteers will receive meals and refreshments during their shifts. Information about local transportation during tournament time will be shared with volunteers in due course.
The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026. Volunteers must commit to completing a minimum of eight shifts during this period. Shifts will be between six to eight hours, and some roles may start as early as May.
Volunteer requirements:
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Click here to read more about the selected host cities
The FIFA World Cup 26™ is coming to North America, and FIFA is looking for passionate, energetic volunteers to help bring the world’s largest single-sport event to life. FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteers will be part of a once-in-a-generation team – uniting three countries, 16 Host Cities and billions of hearts around the world. No prior experience is needed! If you’re excited about being part of a FIFA event, we invite you to apply.
Besides being passionate about football (soccer), volunteers should bring team spirit and a friendly and proactive attitude. Certain roles may require specific skills or experience. To join the FIFA World Cup 26 volunteer team, you must meet the following criteria: Be 18 or older at the time of application, there is no upper age limit; Be eligible to volunteer in the Host Country and meet other eligibility criteria; Commit to a minimum of eight shifts during the tournament (11 June – 19 July 2026); please note that some shifts may take place before the official tournament start date; Have a good command of English; knowledge of additional languages is a bonus. For volunteers in Canada, Canadian French and other languages are a bonus. For volunteers in Mexico, Spanish is desirable. Complete the entire volunteer journey in order to be offered a role, including attending the Volunteer Team Tryouts and training.
The volunteer journey at a FIFA event is exciting! It involves applying and completing a brief online assessment, attending Volunteer Team Tryouts, accepting your role, completing your training, picking up your accreditation pass and uniform, and being part of delivering a world-class event. Please note that if you are offered a role, you will need to complete and pass a background review.
FIFA is looking to welcome more than 65,000 volunteers to this event. They anticipate that the interest and demand will be much greater than the number of volunteer roles available. They encourage you to complete the application form and online assessment as soon as possible.
You can indicate your preferred Host City on the application form. Please note that you may only choose one Host City, which cannot be changed.
Volunteering-related expenses are not covered by FIFA. Volunteers will need to arrange their own travel to the host country and Host City, as well as accommodation, and cover any other related costs. Volunteers will receive meals and refreshments during their shifts. Information about local transportation during tournament time will be shared with volunteers in due course.
The tournament runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026. Volunteers must commit to completing a minimum of eight shifts during this period. Shifts will be between six to eight hours, and some roles may start as early as May.
Volunteer requirements:
- Commitment of eight shifts between 11 June 2026 and 19 July 2026.
- You’ll need to be 18 years old or older at the time of application.
- To be eligible, you must comply with the entry requirements of the host country.
- You will need to speak English, additional languages are a plus!
- Attend Volunteer Team Tryouts and complete training.
- Agree to and pass a background review. The process varies for Mexico.
- Official FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer uniform
- Exclusive reward and recognition items
- Meals and refreshments during your shift
- Lasting friendships and a once-in-a-generation experience
- Skills-based learning opportunities
Volunteer Journey:
August - September 2025: take a moment to read and understand the program's requirements, fill out the application form, and complete the online assessment. Please note that you may only select one option as your preferred Host City.
October 2025 - January 2026: if you are invited to attend Volunteer Team Tryouts, this is our chance to get to know you better. You will also connect with fellow volunteers, meet your Volunteer Management Team, and experience a glimpse of the tournament.
December 2025 - March 2026: if selected, you will receive your official volunteer role offer. Background reviews will be conducted upon acceptance of a conditional offer. Please note that this process varies for Mexico.
March - June 2026: like all great football teams, there's lots of prep that goes into stepping onto the pitch of the FIFA World Cup. After accepting your role offer, your journey kicks off with mandatory training designed to prepare you for your role.
June - July 2026: this is your moment to step into the heart of the action and be part of the biggest World Cup yet.
- Carefully read this entire blogpost
- Identify the country and city you want to go to
- Estimate the cost of traveling to your preferred country and city and cost of accommodation and feeding for the duration of the tournament
- Have enough money that can carry you to your host country and city and also for accommodation (1 month five days or longer than that)
Click here to apply
Click here to read more about the selected host cities
