
FIFA announces launch of volunteer program for World Cup 2026
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Doha: The volunteer application program for FIFA World Cup 2026 is now open, with more than 65,000 volunteers expected to participate in this exceptio...
Doha: The volunteer application program for FIFA World Cup 2026 is now open, with more than 65,000 volunteers expected to participate in this exceptional World Cup edition, announces Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, on his Instagram account.
World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by three countries, a history first initiative, with USA, Canada, and Mexico, hosting a total of 104 games within 16 host cities, according to FIFA website.
“… this will be the largest volunteer programme for a FIFA event to date,” says Gianni.
“Volunteers are the heart, soul and smile of FIFA tournaments. They get to show off their local pride, gain a behind-the-scenes view of the tournament and make memories and friendships that can last a lifetime, while supporting a historic event.”
For volunteers to be eligible, they must adhere to the following criteria:













