If you are looking for a job and you also like soccer, this is your chance, because FIFA has vacancies in Mexico for the World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup is getting closer and closer to being held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, so FIFA is already preparing everything, including the search for staff to organize the event.
We tell you what jobs it offers, the requirements, and how to apply.
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What vacancies does FIFA offer in Mexico?
Remember that 13 matches will be held in Mexico, which will take place in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. The vacancies in Mexico, for now, are in Mexico City. However, later they could open vacancies for other cities.
The positions offered by FIFA are:
Media Relations and Services Manager
Junior Analyst, Payroll and Benefits
Regional Manager, Hospitality Operations and Infrastructure
What are the requirements?
Media Relations and Services Manager
The person applying for this vacancy will support the FIFA26 Media Relations and Partnership Services team with logistical areas related to media partners, including but not limited to accommodation, accreditation, catering, customs, filming permits, frequency licensing, logistics, transportation, venue access control, visas and work permits.
The requirements are:
Fluent in English and Spanish
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Higher education degree in media or sports event management
3 years’ experience in a similar position.
Experience in the sports industry or in a broadcast environment in Mexico is a plus
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project) and online planning and collaboration software
Junior Analyst, Payroll and Benefits
The interested person will have to support the preparation of payroll records with strict confidentiality. Support the processing of payrolls, salaries, bonuses, and deductions. Collaborate with finance teams to reconcile payroll and benefits accounts. Support regulatory audits: IMSS, SAT, INFONAVIT. Among other functions.
The requirements are:
Fluent in English and Spanish
Bachelor’s degree in administration, economics, finance or related field
One to two years of experience in compensation, benefits and conciliation
Regional Manager of Hospitality Operations and Infrastructure
The person in this vacancy will be responsible for the creation, implementation and maintenance of stadium operations plans for hospitality to improve the overall guest experience and satisfaction in Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey.
In addition, the person will ensure hospitality operations by providing service to FIFA’s official hospitality partners and FIFA affiliates, managing their requirements and requests at the Mexico venues and ensuring contractual compliance of all parties, among other activities.
The following requirements must be met:
Fluent in English and Spanish
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in stadium hospitality or venue management managing multiple venues simultaneously, preferably for large sporting or entertainment events.
Proven experience in event ticketing, signage and security operations.
Proven experience in managing multiple service providers, especially cleaning and waste services, security services, access control services, accreditation, etc.
Strong and proven knowledge of stadium catering operations.
Strong customer service attitude, even under pressure, organized, able to work independently and as a team in simultaneous workflows.
Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team of hospitality volunteers.
How to apply for FIFA vacancies?
To apply and find out more details about each vacancy, and even about others, you must go to the official FIFA page on LinkedIn.
Filter the vacancies offered in Mexico and apply for the one that interests you.
Source: generacionuniversitaria
