The world football governing body FIFA has opened media accreditation for the 2026 World Cup which will be hosted by three strong countries.
FIFA has announce that the media accreditation process for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is now open for media representatives and non-rights holders (NRHs).
The media accreditation process is exclusively handled via the FIFA Media Hub. Due to very high demand, a structured and quota-based process will apply.
This advisory explains who can apply, how to apply, and when. Key Dates Accreditation opens: 26 January 2026 Application deadline: 31 March 2026 Who Can Apply Media accreditation is available for: Written press (print and digital) Photographers International and national news agencies Radio and TV non-rights holders (limited)
FIFA Media Partners (rights holders)FIFA Media Partnerships will be directly responsible for the accreditation of FIFA Media Partners (rights-holding media organisations).
The FIFA Media Partnerships team is in regular contact with the Media Partners and will inform them directly about the accreditation procedure and other accreditation-related matters.
A reference document with tips and guidelines for media accreditation is also available below. FIFA Media Hub – Mandatory All applications must be submitted via the FIFA Media Hub.
To apply, you must have an approved FIFA Media Hub account. Media Hub accounts are personal and must not be shared.
Accreditation Control Keys & QuotasAccreditation for written press and photographers is managed via FIFA Member Associations. Each Member Association receives a limited quota based on previous World Cup participation Qualification status for FIFA World Cup 2026.
Member Associations distribute control keys to media organisations and freelancers. Media representatives must contact their FIFA Member Association to request a control key.
Radio and television non-rights holdersNon-rights holders (NRHs) are radio and television companies that do not have media rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
NRHs will be able to apply for media accreditation without a control key. We wish to stress that the number of NRH accreditations will be very limited and that the matchday access policies are still to be defined.
For any questions regarding the accreditation of NRHs, please contact [email protected] Countries (Canada, Mexico, USA)Media representatives and freelancers working for organisations based in Canada, Mexico or the United States will follow a process coordinated directly by FIFA.
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