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Mexico Launches Youth Ambassador Program for 2026 World Cup Roles

The initiative turns the tournament into a paid training pipeline that builds yearlong work experience.

Overview

  • The federal labor ministry opened registration through the Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro portal for 18–29-year-olds who are not studying or working.
  • Accepted participants receive 9,582 pesos per month plus Mexican Social Security Institute health coverage during training.
  • Assignments focus on tourism, hospitality, mobility help, and visitor guidance in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey during June and July 2026.
  • Media reports describe a 12-month training period that continues after the World Cup, with openings for residents of Mexico City, Estado de México, Jalisco, and Nuevo León.
  • Enrollment is online and document-based, requiring INE, CURP, proof of address, and a selfie with ID, and officials say spaces may fill quickly in host areas.