Houstonians can now register to volunteer for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. Why it matters: Houston, hosting seven matches next year, will be a part of the world's biggest soccer party. Volunteers will get to soak up the buzz,

Volunteers must be able to commit to eight shifts during the World Cup, and FIFA officials said shifts will last between six and eight hours. There are 23 different roles listed on the FIFA website for volunteers, including anti-doping, fan operations, host city ambassador and team services.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday.

Volunteering for the World Cup comes with fun perks: exclusive uniforms, rewards items, skill development and lasting friendships.

Nearly 10,000 people have applied to be volunteers in Houston at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But that doesn’t mean people shouldn't apply now.

The Houston World Cup committee president told ABC13 that NRG Stadium needs renovations, and they've "got to get a lot of stuff done in 2024" ahead of hosting seven FIFA World Cup '26 matches.

It's a major freeway and a gateway to Houston. With World Cup visitors coming to town, it's getting a big makeover.

With the FIFA World Cup returning to cities in the U.S. in 2026, many wonder if soccer is ready to break into mainstream popularity in the nation. Will the sport finally blossom nationwide after years of consistent growth?

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As the city of Houston waits to host multiple matches in the FIFA Men's World Cup in 2026, there's an instant opportunity to see world-class soccer talent in Space City.