Want to attend World Cup games for free? FIFA needs 65K volunteers
The salary is nonexistent, but the advantage could see free games in the United States, Mexico and Canada at the FIFA World Cup next summer.
FIFA launched the demand process for the volunteers of the World Cup on Monday. How much are it necessary? 65,000 amazing people in the 16 cities that will welcome the extended format of 48 teams over 39 days from June 11, the largest volunteer program that FIFA has ever tried.
“Volunteers are the heart, soul and smile of FIFA tournaments,” said FIFA president Gianni Infantino. “They can show their local pride, have a vision of behind the scenes of the tournament and make memories and friendships that can last a lifetime, while supporting a historic event.
“We hope that those interested will join us while we welcome the world in North America in 2026.”
In addition to the stadiums, volunteers will provide support on training sites, airports and hotels.
FIFA estimates that 6.5 million fans will attend the World Cup, with 3.7 million games in the United States, 1.5 million in Mexico and 1.3 million in Canada. The 2022 final with Lionel Messi leading Argentina after Kylian Mbappé and France, attracted a record of 1.42 billion viewers, including 26 million in the United States
“The Super Bowl, which is fantastic, what, 120 to 130 million viewers? The World Cup has 6 billion,” infantino told Fox Sports in April. “A World Cup is 104 Super Bowls in a month.”
Volunteers in the past go from students to the elders. No experience is required, but candidates must be at least 18 years old. Those interested can apply on fifaorldcup.com/volunteers.
Those whose applications are accepted will be invited to attend the tests of the volunteer team, which should start in October. The training will take place in March 2026.
“The volunteers are the heartbeat of the events and champions of the FIFA of their host city – sharing their pride and their passion with fans around the world, welcoming visitors to discover the unique culture of their host city and support the extraordinary event which is an FIFA World Cup,” FIFA said in a statement.
Los Angeles is one of the 11 American host cities, with eight games scheduled for the Sofi stadium, including the opening of the American team on June 12. After playing his second match in Seattle on June 19, the United States will conclude the group game in Sofi on June 25.
The games to play in Inglewood are two 32 -year -old games and a quarter -final. Only one place – AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – received more matches with nine.
“We are satisfied with the way it turned out,” said American coach Gregg Berhalter. “We are impatient to be at the [and] Probably one of the best stadiums in the world and play it twice in the group phase. »»
The other United States cities include Seattle, Houston, Kansas City, Atlanta, Boston, New York / New Jersey, Philadelphia, Miami and the San Francisco Bay region. Games in Mexico and Canada will be held in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Toronto and Vancouver.
“FIFA has changed my life,” said the longtime volunteer Craig Collins on a video. “Why do I want to volunteer again?” I can give back to an organization that provided me without knowing it.
Collins became the millionth to join the FIFA volunteer community in April 2025.
“I am delighted to apply for the Volunteer 2026 program and I hope to show my community again in the world.”
