
FIFA Seeks 65,000 Volunteers for 2026 World Cup Across 16 Cities With 48 Teams, Nine Shifts, English Required
FIFA has officially opened registrations for volunteers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The organization is seeking a record 65,000 unpaid volunteers to support tournament operations. These volunteers will be required to complete nine shifts, each lasting between six to eight hours, and must have proficiency in English. The tournament will feature 48 national teams competing over six weeks. Volunteer opportunities offer a chance to experience the event from within, including access to host cities and behind-the-scenes exposure to FIFA's organization. The recruitment drive is underway in multiple locations, including Massachusetts, Boston, Foxboro, and Toronto, with the goal of assembling a large support staff for the event scheduled for next summer.
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- El Economista
🏆 Deportes | FIFA apunta a cifra récord de voluntarios en Mundial 2026 Los seleccionados deberán completar nueve turnos de 6 a 8 horas cada uno y dominar el inglés. 🤩⚽ https://t.co/lwW55OK5lB
- Animal Político
¿Quieres ser parte del #Mundial2026? ⚽ La FIFA ya abrió el registro de voluntarios y @AnimalMX nos dice paso a paso cómo postularte. https://t.co/0SuBOP8ZSq
- Sports Business Journal
FIFA is looking for 65,000 unpaid volunteers to prop up its World Cup support staff next summer. The record-setting number of volunteers will be spread out across the 16 cities playing host to next year's games. https://t.co/WlU0oE6b6H https://t.co/XCfOkTmF3m
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