Coordinator, Football Technology, FIFA World Cup 2026

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. 

Reporting organisationally to the Football Technology Senior Manager, the Football Technology Coordinator will be a key member of the FIFA26 Football Technology & Innovation team, and work in close collaboration with the Football Technology and Technical Infrastructure & Services Zurich teams and other key individuals responsible for planning and delivering  all Football Technology & Innovation (FTI) implementations for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.  This role assists with documentation, information management, and coordination across suppliers and internal FIFA stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of all FTI systems. 

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Football Technology Coordinator for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include: 

• Maintaining up-to-date documentation 
• Organizing and distributing technical information 
• Supporting supplier communication 
• Contributing to project tracking across stadiums 
• Working closely with Football Tehnology Senior Manager to ensure alignment on timelines, requirements and operational needs 

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.

Education & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or similar 

Work Experience 

• Working knowledge of football technologies, including Video Assistant Referee (VAR), Goal-line Technology (GLT), Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) and related systems 

Languages 

• Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus 

Technology 

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools (Monday.com)