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Toronto Opens Volunteer Registration for FIFA World Cup 2026™

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The City of Toronto has officially begun its volunteer recruitment campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, calling on residents to contribute to one of the most significant sporting events in the city’s history.

As a designated Host City, Toronto will welcome six matches during the month-long tournament, including the highly anticipated home opener for Canada’s Men’s National Team on June 12, 2026 — the first men’s FIFA World Cup™ match to be played on Canadian soil. The city will also stage a round of 32 knockout match on July 2, 2026.

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More than 3,000 volunteers will be selected to assist with a variety of roles, including fan services, accessibility support, media coordination, and operational logistics.

The program aims to reflect Toronto’s diversity and hospitality, with recruitment open to all residents aged 18 and above, and special encouragement extended to newcomers, retirees, and multilingual applicants.

Successful volunteers will commit to a minimum of eight shifts during the event period and will receive comprehensive training, uniforms, transit passes, meals during shifts, and formal recognition for their service.

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In addition to supporting the tournament, participants will gain valuable skills, practical experience, and the opportunity to be part of a historic global gathering.

Virtual information sessions outlining the application process and available roles will take place on August 11, 14, 18, and 21. While there is no fixed deadline, early applications are recommended as demand for the 3,000 available positions is expected to be high.

The tournament’s impact is projected to extend well beyond sport. An economic analysis conducted by Deloitte Canada in 2024 estimates that hosting duties could generate up to $940 million in economic output for the Greater Toronto Area, including $520 million in GDP growth, $340 million in labour income, and more than 6,600 jobs between 2023 and 2026.

City and event officials have stressed the central role volunteers will play in the success of Toronto’s matches.

Mayor Olivia Chow stated: “Toronto is proud to be a Host City for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and even prouder of the people who will help make it happen.

Volunteers are the heart of every major event in our city. This is your opportunity to be part of history, meet new people, and showcase the warmth and diversity of Toronto to the world.”

Ontario’s Minister of Sport, Neil Lumsden, added: “It takes a committed team of volunteers to transform major sporting events into unforgettable experiences. I encourage fans from across Ontario to get involved in this once-in-a-generation opportunity.”

Peter Montopoli, Chief Tournament Officer for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Canada, described volunteers as “the heartbeat of this tournament”, while Sharon Bollenbach, Executive Director of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Toronto Secretariat, emphasized the program’s long-term significance, calling it “an opportunity rooted in community, legacy, and pride.”

Applications and further information are available through the City of Toronto’s official FIFA World Cup 26™ Volunteers webpage.

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