Overview

• FIFA seeks 65,000 volunteers to support the expanded 48-team World Cup across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
• Houston has opened about 5,200 volunteer positions and logged almost 10,000 applications in its first week, creating intense local competition.
• Applicants must be at least 18 and clear background and language checks before undergoing personality screenings to match volunteers to roles.
• Formal training sessions for selected volunteers will take place in March ahead of operational deployment at venues across host cities during the June 11–July 19, 2026 tournament.
• Volunteers receive a 10-piece Adidas apparel kit, meals and exclusive event amenities, but they will not be allocated match tickets.