Kansas City is recruiting 6,000 volunteers to serve as ambassadors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with roles ranging from greeting visitors at arrival points, providing directions and streetcar tips.

While people can already sign up, the official application period will open in the upcoming weeks.

On September 15, the application portal closes.

David Winslow is a special education teacher. He usually has the summer off, but he is excited about a chance next year to volunteer during the FIFA World Cup.

Wouldn't you want to be part of something in this area, especially something that may not happen again? Winslow said. It is going to be pretty neat. It's exciting to see it happen.

He is among 10,000 people who have already shown interest in volunteering.

Organizers hope to recruit an add

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