"The economic impact that the 2026 World Cup will bring to the North Texas region, not just to Dallas, $1.5 to $2.1 billion," Vaca said. To make it all happen, FIFA needs more than 6,000 volunteers for the events in the Dallas area .

Volunteer applications for the 2026 FIFA World Cup open Monday, Aug. 11 for all host cities, including Dallas.

FIFA needs more than 6,000 volunteers for the events in the Dallas area. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, speak English, and commit to a minimum of eight shifts that will range from 6 to 8 hours each.