Application Deadline: 26 October 2025
Department: Administration
Employment Type: Internship
Location: Toronto
Description
At FIFA World Cup 2026, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest, most innovative, and inclusive sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.
THE POSITION
Our 12-week Future Leaders program offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various Functional Areas within our organization. Future Leaders will work closely with mentors and team members to contribute to real projects and initiatives, developing skills essential for success in their respective fields through meaningful assignments, networking opportunities, and professional development sessions.
Duration: 12 weeks of paid work, January 2026-April 2026
Eligibility: A student entering the final one or two years of a 2025/2026 academic program in an accredited undergraduate or graduate Co-op/Internship College/University program; OR have graduated with an undergraduate or graduate degree within the last 12 months from a relevant program.
Objective: Provide students with foundational experience and exposure to our organization's operations and culture.
Responsibilities
Learning & Knowledge Opportunities
Ex. Competition & Team Services
Venue & Stadium Services/ Management
Ex. Fan Operations, Media Services, Signage & Wayfinding
Tournament Operations
Ex. Transportation, Accommodation, and Volunteer Management
Commercial & Public Relations
Ex. Brand, Marketing, Public Relations, Retail & Licensing, Ticketing and Hospitality
Department Placement: While we welcome applicants to indicate their preferred interest areas please note placement is based on both preferences and an evaluation of your background and experience. As a result, you may be aligned to a different department to ensure the best fit for your skills and development during the internship program.
Working Hours: The Future Leaders Program follows traditional business hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Participants (interns) are expected to work, full-time, onsite at the FIFA26 Canada Toronto Office within these hours.
Application Instructions
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage all those interested to not delay their application submission as the posting may be closed early due to high volume.
Successful applicants will be contacted and confirmed by the end of November.
YOUR PROFILE
FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework
ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behaviour, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.
DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.
INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.
INITIATIVE: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority / decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.
VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
Education & Qualifications
Required- Must meet one of these requirements:
Work Experience
Our internships are entry-level and require no prior experience. We believe in providing valuable work opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their experience level. Whether you're passionate about sports, events management, marketing, safety and security, or any other field, our internship program offers a supportive environment to learn, grow, and thrive.
The FIFA 26 CAN Future Leaders Program is tailored to prepare students to enter the workforce with confidence. Through hands-on projects, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, interns gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their future careers.
Languages
Fluent in English. French proficiency is a plus
Technology
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
FIFA26 is a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About FWC2026
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.