FIFA opens applications for 6,000 volunteer positions at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil
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- This Thursday (3), FIFA opened registrations for 6,000 volunteer positions at the 2027 Women's World Cup, the first in South America, which takes place from June 24 to July 25 in the cities of Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo.
- Prior experience is not required, but you must be at least 18 years old, be a Brazilian citizen or be legally authorized to enter Brazil, be available for shifts in June and July 2027 and speak Portuguese or English.
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Why It Matters
The 2027 Women's World Cup will be the first edition held in South America, with Brazil as the host country. The tournament will take place from June 24 to July 25, 2027 in eight Brazilian cities. The Brazilian team, led by coach Arthur Elias, is looking for its first world title.
This Thursday (3), FIFA began registration for volunteer positions at the women's football World Cup in Brazil, the first in South America, which begins on June 24, 2027. There are six thousand positions in the areas of media, competition management, ceremonies, technology, transport and labor operations. No prior experience is required from interested parties.
Those selected will be distributed across the World Cup host cities (Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo). Volunteers will perform more than 30 roles in official locations, including stadiums, hotels, training centers and airports.
Interested parties must register on the website https://www.fifa.com/pt/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/brazil-2027/volunteers
"Volunteers enjoy a unique experience and become part of the team behind one of the biggest sporting events on the planet. Throughout the tournament, FIFA volunteers will have the support of an experienced team and receive a full uniform, gifts, all in recognition of their contribution. It is an opportunity, for sure, to make contacts, meet people from all over the world and learn or develop new skills. It is a truly valuable experience and yields memories for a lifetime", explained Aline Pellegrino, executive director of Legacy and Relations Institutions of the Women's Cup in Brazil.
To apply you need:
Be at least 18 years old at the time of registration;
Be a Brazilian citizen or be legally authorized to enter Brazil during the competition;
Be available to commit to a minimum number of volunteer shifts during the tournament operational period in June and July 2027;
Have command of Portuguese or English.
According to Aline Pelegrino, mastery of other languages can be a differentiator in the selection process.
The men's football World Cup in Brazil in 2014 was attended by 13 thousand volunteers.
There are 294 days left until the opening of the Women's World Cup (from June 24 to July 25, 2027). In addition to Brazil - classified as the host country -, the competition will bring together 31 other nations. Led by coach Arthur Elias, the Brazilian team is seeking an unprecedented world title.
What to Watch
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Volunteer program applications will attract a large number of applicants due to the visibility of the event and the benefits offered.
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Open Questions
- What is the exact minimum number of shifts required for volunteers?
- Will there be remuneration or just benefits such as uniform and gifts?
- What is the deadline to sign up for the volunteer program?