What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Rights Delivery Venue Coordinator – FIFA World Cup 26™ (All Host Cities) position at FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States?
Department: Tournament Time Role | EG
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: All Locations
Description
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
Reporting organizationally to the Commercial Rights Delivery Headquarter (HQ) Team, the Commercial Rights Delivery Coordinator will play a key role in delivering the successful operational implementation and fulfilment of FIFA Commercial Partners’ World Cup contractual rights and obligations.
Main responsibilities of the Commercial Rights Delivery Coordinator for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
Education & Qualifications
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.
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.
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: All Locations
Description
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
Reporting organizationally to the Commercial Rights Delivery Headquarter (HQ) Team, the Commercial Rights Delivery Coordinator will play a key role in delivering the successful operational implementation and fulfilment of FIFA Commercial Partners’ World Cup contractual rights and obligations.
Main responsibilities of the Commercial Rights Delivery Coordinator for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:
- Support the operational implementation and delivery of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Commercial Partner agreements at the venue level.
- Coordinate with stadium Commercial Rights Delivery team and internal functional areas to support the delivery of Commercial Partner rights and obligations.
- Support the implementation of clean site and Commercial Partner exclusivity measures across official sites.
- Assist with the execution of stadium marketing projects, including Value-in-Kind activities, Special Marketing Programmes, and other partner initiatives.
- Coordinate with marketing suppliers and support the delivery of their operational requirements and obligations.
- Support the Commercial Rights Delivery team with additional projects and provide operational support to the wider venue team during the tournament period.
- Assist with the preparation of tournament debrief materials and post-event reporting.
- Perform any other duties as required.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or similar level of higher education
- Prior experience with international or large-scale events is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
- 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, 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.
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.