The greatest volunteer program is officially open. Applications are now open for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Volunteer Program , one of the largest and greatest volunteer programs in FIFA history. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially accepting applications. They are looking for 65,000 volunteers . It is open to applicants from all over the world . Volunteers must be available from June 11, 2026, to July 19 , 2026. You must be 18 years old at the time of application. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held this year in 16 Host Cities across the USA, Canada, and Mexico . There is no application fee. In addition , we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Your passion and energy are your most important tools. More details below.

About the FIFA World Cup 2026 Volunteer Programme

• Host countries : Canada, United States, Mexico
• Duration : June 11, 2026 to July 19, 2026
• Hosted by : FIFA

Benefits for volunteers

• Official FIFA World Cup 26 volunteer uniform.
• Exclusive reward and recognition elements.
• Meals and drinks during your shift.
• Volunteer certificate.
• Lasting friendships and a unique experience.
• Skill-based learning opportunities.

Host countries and cities

In the application form, you will be asked to select your preferred host city. Please note that you may only select one host city, and this selection cannot be changed after submission.

Canada (2 cities)

• Toronto (BMO Stadium / Toronto Stadium)
• Vancouver (BC Place/Vancouver Arena)

Mexico (3 cities)

• Guadalajara (Akron Stadium / Guadalajara Stadium)
• Mexico City (Azteca Stadium)
• Monterrey (BBVA Stadium / Monterrey Stadium)

United States (11 cities)

• Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium/Atlanta Stadium)
• Boston (Gillette Stadium/Boston Stadium)
• Dallas (AT&T Stadium / Dallas Stadium)
• Houston (NRG Stadium/Houston Stadium)
• Kansas City (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium/Kansas City Stadium)
• Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium/Los Angeles Stadium)
• Miami (Hard Rock Stadium / Miami Stadium)
• New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium/NYC New Jersey Stadium) - The final will be played here.
• Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Stadium/Philadelphia Stadium)
• San Francisco Bay Area (Levi's Stadium/San Francisco Bay Area Stadium)
• Seattle (Lumen Stadium/Seattle Stadium).

Eligibility criteria

• The volunteer application is open to applicants from all over the world.
• Commitment: Eight periods between June 11, 2026 and July 19, 2026.
• Age: 18 years or older at the time of application.
• Eligibility: Must meet the entry requirements of the host country.
• Language: Speak English (additional languages are a plus!).
• Team Tests and Training: Attend volunteer team tests and complete training.
• Verification: Approve and pass a background check (the process varies in Mexico).
• Please read the FAQs before applying.

Timeline

• Submissions: August - September 2025
• Volunteer Team Trials: October 2025 – January 2026
• Job Offers: December 2025 – March 2026
• Get Ready and Ready: March - June 2026
• Tournament date: June - July 2026.

How to apply for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Volunteer Programme?

To apply for the volunteer program, first join the FIFA Volunteer Community . After registering, carefully review the program requirements. Then complete the online application and assessment form, where you can highlight the importance of joining the volunteer team. The link to the official website is below.