FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027: Volunteer Applications Are Open
Updated 12 September 2026 — hero story on FIFA.com this week.
Quick answer: FIFA has opened formal volunteer applications for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™. About 6,000 volunteers will support the tournament across 8 host cities. Apply via the FIFA Volunteer Community — interest registration from July does not count as an application.
Source: Official release and homepage call-to-action on FIFA.com · full details in FIFA's volunteer media release (3 Sep 2026).
Qualifiers update → Women's World Cup 2027 qualifiers · Home of Football → FIFA.com
What FIFA Announced
On 3 September 2026, FIFA confirmed that applications are live for the world's biggest women's sporting event. The campaign is still a lead banner on FIFA.com this week ("Volunteer at FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™").
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Tournament | FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ |
| Dates | 24 June – 25 July 2027 |
| Volunteers needed | 6,000+ |
| Roles | 30+ across 20+ functional areas |
| Host cities | Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, São Paulo |
| Interest so far | 100,000+ registered interest since July (not an application) |
Functional areas include Media, Technology, Transport, Competition Management and Ceremonies — spanning stadiums, airports, training sites and hotels.
How to Apply
- Join or log in to the FIFA Volunteer Community at volunteer.FIFA.com
- Select FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027
- Complete the application form and short online assessment
- Apply early — the window is time-limited
FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis said volunteers "embody the spirit of every FIFA tournament" and invited people from all backgrounds to join Brazil's hosting journey.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must:
- Be at least 18 at application
- Be a Brazilian national or legally permitted to enter Brazil during the competition
- Commit to roughly 7–10 shifts in June–July 2027
- Know Portuguese and/or English (extra languages are a plus)
No prior volunteering experience is required. Roles are unpaid; selected volunteers typically receive shift meals, adidas kit, host-city transport solutions and recognition programmes (per FIFA's programme notes).
Why Brazil 2027 Matters
Brazil will host the Women's World Cup for the first time in South America. The 32-team field already includes early qualifiers tracked in our 2027 qualifiers guide. Volunteers sit at the centre of delivery — as they did when 13,000+ volunteers supported the 2014 men's World Cup in Brazil.
FAQ
Are Women's World Cup 2027 volunteer applications open?
Yes — FIFA opened them on 3 September 2026. Apply via the FIFA Volunteer Community.
Does registering interest count as applying?
No. The July interest list is not an application. You must submit the full form.
How many volunteers does FIFA need?
About 6,000 across eight Brazilian host cities.
Where should I check first?
Start at FIFA.com and the official volunteer release.
Sources
- Primary: FIFA.com
- Media release: Volunteer applications open — Brazil 2027
- Related: Who has qualified for Women's World Cup 2027?