At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework
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 do things on one’s own initiative and to influence the course of events, assume responsibilities, and achieve objectives with a minimum of supervision and control.
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.
Main Activities and Responsibilities The Venue Transport & Mobility Operations team plays a critical role in delivering all transportation services for FIFA World Cup 26™ client groups, including PMAs, Referees, Guests (VIP/VVIP/Legends), Workforce, Media, and other tournament stakeholders.
This evergreen position supports the planning, coordination, and execution of all transport operations across Host Cities, stadiums, hotels, training sites, airports/FBOs, depots, and the International Broadcast Center. This job posting supports multiple Venue Transport & Mobility roles, including:
- Transport Venue Coordinator
- Venue Transport Supervisor
- Venue Transport Parking Sr. Coordinator
Venue Transport Supervisor – Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate stadium and venue transport operations for FIFA Constituent Groups in collaboration with Stadium Operations teams.
- Work closely with Security to ensure transport plans align with security requirements and access controls.
- Liaise with Bus Operations and Fleet teams during live operations to support efficient and reliable transport delivery.
- Coordinate transport activities with suppliers and contractors across parking, traffic management, and load zone locations.
- Manage transport information desks and ensure accurate guidance is provided to clients and workforce.
- Train and supervise volunteers and contractors supporting venue transport operations.
- Oversee the placement, control, and storage of transport-related furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
Venue Transport Senior Coordinator – Parking (VAPP) | Key Responsibilities
- Support the Parking and Permitting Manager in the operational delivery of tournament-wide Vehicle Access & Parking Permits (VAPP), including digital and printed permits.
- Maintain and manage the VAPP database to ensure accurate data capture, tracking, and reporting throughout the tournament lifecycle.
- Align stadium parking capacity with allocated VAPP volumes for FIFA Constituent Groups.
- Manage match-day VAPP PDA (scanner) distribution, collection, charging, and readiness for subsequent matches.
- Oversee on-site VAPP PDA setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Manage VAPP parking boards and signage related to car park operations.
- Ensure compliance with VAPP policies, procedures, and access controls.
- Support centralized application and distribution processes for printed VAPPs.
- Operate and support the VAPP help desk, responding to staff and stakeholder inquiries.
- Implement issue-resolution processes for VAPP-related challenges during live operations.
- Compile and submit daily VAPP scanning and performance reports.
Location
This role supports operations across multiple FIFA World Cup 26™ Host Cities. Not all roles will be required in every Host City. Current Host Cities include, but are not limited to:
United States:
Atlanta, Georgia · Boston, Massachusetts · Dallas, Texas · Houston, Texas · Kansas City, Missouri · Los Angeles, California · Miami, Florida · New York / New Jersey Area · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · San Francisco, California · Seattle, Washington
Mexico:
Guadalajara, Jalisco · Mexico City · Monterrey, Nuevo León
Canada:
Toronto, Ontario · Vancouver, British Columbia
Your Profile Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Transport Management, Logistics, Operations, Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent professional experience in large-scale events, aviation/airport operations, hotel operations, public transport, mobility services, logistics, or fleet/bus management may be accepted in place of formal education.
- Strong knowledge of transportation systems, event operations, mobility planning, or live operations coordination.
- Understanding of safety protocols, access management, accreditation systems, or traffic management principles is an asset.
- Familiarity with large-scale sporting events, tournaments, or multi-venue operations is a plus.
Work Experience
- Experience working in transport operations, logistics, mobility, event operations, fleet or bus coordination, hotel operations, airport operations, or similar fast-paced service environments.
- Background in client services, customer support, dispatching, control room operations, or live event coordination is highly beneficial.
- Experience supervising staff, volunteers, drivers, or operational teams is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time-sensitive operations, resolve issues under pressure, and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Prior involvement in major events (sporting, entertainment, government, convention centers, festivals) strongly preferred.
Languages
- Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
- Fluent in English.
- Spanish and/or French proficiency is a strong advantage given the tri-host nature of the tournament (USA–Canada–Mexico).
- Additional languages spoken by global client groups are a plus.
Technology
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project).
- Comfortable working with planning software, mobility dashboards, and online collaboration tools.
- Ability to quickly learn and operate specialized tournament transport systems such as the Transport Management Module (TMM), IFES, fleet tracking dashboards, or command-center communication tools.
- Experience with ticketing, scheduling, dispatching, or CRM-style tools is an advantage.
Equal Opportunities 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, color, 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.