FIFA26 Future Leader 2026 Internship Program presso FIFA Careers
FIFA Careers · Miami, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Ufficio in Miami
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 internship program offers undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various Functional Areas within our organization. Interns 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. This long-term program will run from January 2026 through the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Responsibilities:
• Take ownership of individual projects under the guidance of mentors and team members.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops to develop essential skills.
• Contribute ideas and insights to team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Complete assigned projects within given deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results.
• Analyze data and present findings to stakeholders.
• Develop and execute strategies to address real-world challenges
Undergraduate Students
If you're currently pursuing an undergraduate degree, you're eligible for our part-time internship track. This structure is designed to help you balance your coursework while gaining valuable industry experience. We encourage you to prioritize your studies, and our flexible scheduling options make that possible.
Graduate Students & Recent Graduates
If you’ve graduated within the last 24 months or are currently enrolled in a graduate program, you’re eligible for our full-time Fellowship track. This option offers deeper immersion and hands-on experience in the lead-up to and during the tournament.
Undergraduate Co-op Students
If you're an undergraduate student participating in a co-op program through your university, you may also be eligible for the full-time track, depending on your school’s requirements and your availability.
The internship offers valuable learning experiences, networking opportunities, and mentorship to help interns succeed in their academic and professional endeavors.
Functional Areas Available:
Accommodation
Arrivals & Departures (Event Airport Operations)
Catering
Communications & PR
Competition Management
Events & Entertainment
Event Transport (Venues, Sites, and Facilities, Integration, Administration & Project Management, and Client Services)
Fan Operations
Finance
Government Relations (available in Washington D.C. or Miami)
Infrastructure and Technical Services
Legal (Compliance and Brand Protection)
Logistics
Media Operations & Services
Medical Services
Planning & Integration
Recruitment
Safety and Security
Sustainability
Technology (Data Protection and Technology Asset Management)
Venue Business Strategy
Workforce Organizational Training Delivery
Volunteer Management
Responsibilities:
• Take ownership of individual projects under the guidance of mentors and team members.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops to develop essential skills.
• Contribute ideas and insights to team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Complete assigned projects within given deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results.
• Analyze data and present findings to stakeholders.
• Develop and execute strategies to address real-world challenges
Undergraduate Students
If you're currently pursuing an undergraduate degree, you're eligible for our part-time internship track. This structure is designed to help you balance your coursework while gaining valuable industry experience. We encourage you to prioritize your studies, and our flexible scheduling options make that possible.
Graduate Students & Recent Graduates
If you’ve graduated within the last 24 months or are currently enrolled in a graduate program, you’re eligible for our full-time Fellowship track. This option offers deeper immersion and hands-on experience in the lead-up to and during the tournament.
Undergraduate Co-op Students
If you're an undergraduate student participating in a co-op program through your university, you may also be eligible for the full-time track, depending on your school’s requirements and your availability.
The internship offers valuable learning experiences, networking opportunities, and mentorship to help interns succeed in their academic and professional endeavors.
Functional Areas Available:
Accommodation
Arrivals & Departures (Event Airport Operations)
Catering
Communications & PR
Competition Management
Events & Entertainment
Event Transport (Venues, Sites, and Facilities, Integration, Administration & Project Management, and Client Services)
Fan Operations
Finance
Government Relations (available in Washington D.C. or Miami)
Infrastructure and Technical Services
Legal (Compliance and Brand Protection)
Logistics
Media Operations & Services
Medical Services
Planning & Integration
Recruitment
Safety and Security
Sustainability
Technology (Data Protection and Technology Asset Management)
Venue Business Strategy
Workforce Organizational Training Delivery
Volunteer Management
Working Hours:
This internship follows traditional business hours for full-time interns: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Part-time interns will work up to 25 hours per week, with specific hours determined based on departmental needs.
Department Placement:
While we welcome interns to indicate their preferred departments, 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.
Department Placement:
While we welcome interns to indicate their preferred departments, 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.
YOUR PROFILE
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, technology, or any other field, our internship program offers a supportive environment to learn, grow, and thrive.
• The FIFA 26 Internship 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 and/or Spanish and French.
Technology
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, 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.
• 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, technology, or any other field, our internship program offers a supportive environment to learn, grow, and thrive.
• The FIFA 26 Internship 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 and/or Spanish and French.
Technology
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, 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.
