It's going to be an interesting process and one I'm sure I'll have even more complaints about than I already do

World Cup Mexico 2026

Mass graves found scattered around Mexican soccer stadium slated to host World Cup games https://t.co/WF9ZtMcywZ pic.twitter.com/sJcx0KfBO7

— New York Post (@nypost) February 26, 2026

Anyone got some WC match tickets for Iran that they wanna sell for cheap?

At first I was kinda pissed that FIFA is going cheap on staffing here, but after thinking about it, I have no doubt that soccer-loving volunteers probably provide better service than a team of event staff carnies. Especially in the US where most people's soccer knowledge floats really close to zero.

Hope you at least get some cool swag from it.

deadbq03 said:

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At first I was kinda pissed that FIFA is going cheap on staffing here, but after thinking about it, I have no doubt that soccer-loving volunteers probably provide better service than a team of event staff carnies. Especially in the US where most people's soccer knowledge floats really close to zero.

Hope you at least get some cool swag from it.

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Actually, they've done this for several World Cups not just this one. To be honest, the volunteers need to know zero about soccer. It's more about helping people get around the city.

deadbq03 said:

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At first I was kinda pissed that FIFA is going cheap on staffing here, but after thinking about it, I have no doubt that soccer-loving volunteers probably provide better service than a team of event staff carnies. Especially in the US where most people's soccer knowledge floats really close to zero.

Hope you at least get some cool swag from it.

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Look I get it. FIFA should be paying us to work the games because they pull in all sorts of money. But I am really excited about being a part of the World Cup and having people from other countries visit my hometown. The rumor right now is that our official uniform will include

-Hat
-Tshirt
-Polo
-shorts
-Shoes
-unique lanyard and volunteer pin

There also might be a rain jacket/pants combo of some kind. They really don't want us to wear anything that isn't Adidas. As I am working the Fan Fest there is a decent chance I'll be able to snag a lot of the swag that's given away as well. I'm thinking of having some enamel pins made that reference Kansas City but not the world cup to trade with other fans. Maybe some US/State pins as well.


At the end of the day, I think it's going to be a unique experience. (plus I already bought tickets to some local games)

US Insider ticket draw emails started going out yesterday.