Accommodation Hotel Operations - World Cup Host

Position: Accommodation Hotel Operations - FIFA World Cup 26™ | All Host Cities
Accommodation Hotel Operations - FIFA World Cup 26™ | All Host Cities

Department: Tournament Time Role | EG

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: All Locations

Description

At FIFA
26, 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 Accommodation Hotel Operations role is a key position within the FIFA World Cup 26™ Accommodation team, responsible for delivering world-class hotel operations across all Host Cities. This role consolidates the core functions of team hotel operations, VIP hotel operations, venue hotel logistics, and IBC hotel service delivery into one unified operational scope.

This job posting supports multiple Accommodation Hotel Operations roles, including:

• Accommodation IBC Hotel Manager
• Accommodation Venue Hotel Manager
• Accommodation VIP Hotel Manager
• Accommodation VIP Hotel Coordinator
• Accommodation Team Hotel Coordinator

The Accommodation team delivers safe, efficient, and well-planned hotel operations and guest services for all accredited individuals and client groups supporting the FIFA World Cup 26™ across all Host Cities.

Accommodation Hotel Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Consolidate and coordinate accommodation requirements from all FIFA
  
  Functional Area
  
  s at the venue hotel.
• Brief hotel management and departments on FIFA workforce standards, service expectations, and operational requirements.
• Activate and oversee all FIFA-reserved services, including meeting rooms, laundry, F&B, and related hotel services.
• Coordinate and supervise on-site logistics, including storage, deliveries, and equipment handling.
• Ensure daily readiness of guest rooms, meeting spaces, and F&B services in line with arrival schedules.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact between FIFA, the hotel, and tournament HQ, including reservation follow-ups, room inventory, and releases.
• Support Team and VIP Hotel Managers, particularly during overlapping arrivals and high-volume periods.
• Provide daily reporting and participate in operational meetings with FIFA HQ.
• Resolve on-site operational issues promptly with hotel partners and workforce staff.
• Monitor hotel invoices, verify charges against actualized room usage, and ensure accurate application of credits and complimentary rooms.

• Consolidate accommodation requirements from all FIFA
  
  Functional Area
  
  s at the VIP Hotel and provide a…