BBC Sport:
FIFA World Cup 2026

We are teaming up with BBC Sport to find fans who have a deep passion for their national football team, and who will be watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 from their home country or in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

We want to hear your story and see how you support your national team - from your rituals and matchday traditions to how you and your community will experience the FIFA World Cup 2026, both at home and at the tournament itself.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for fans with unique and compelling stories about their connection to their national team.

Supporters with rituals and traditions that shape their matchday experience. Fans who express their passion through music, dance, fashion, art, or food. Fans rooted in local football communities, or those who share the experience across generations with friends and family.

We are looking for fans who want to capture the excitement, colour, fun, and energy that surrounds their national team and the FIFA World Cup - the scenes, sounds, celebrations, and unforgettable moments that make matchdays special for fans around the world.

We are looking to hear from fans from the following countries:

  • Argentina

  • Brazil

  • Curaçao

  • Egypt

  • France

  • Ghana

  • Haiti

  • Japan

  • Jordan

  • Mexico

  • Morocco

  • Netherlands

  • Norway

  • Panama

  • South Africa

  • Turkey

What do you have to do if you become a storyteller?

If shortlisted, we will ask you to submit a short video showcasing your national team fandom.

If selected, you will be asked to document your journey as a supporter around the pre-World Cup international friendlies and during the FIFA World Cup 2026, capturing fan-focused moments that reflect your community and how you experience the tournament.

This may include creating short-form videos around your matchday rituals, journeys to games or fan gatherings, local traditions, pre-match preparation, celebrations, and the people and places that shape your connection to your national team.

You will be guided by Goal Click every step of the way!

Please note that selected storytellers may be subject to social media and background checks in line with BBC editorial standards.

Storytellers will be notified of selection by Thursday 28 May.

What do you receive if you are selected?

If selected, you will be rewarded with £300 (GBP) for your participation in the project. 

Are there any requirements you must meet to apply?

You must:

  • Be 18+ years of age.

  • Support a country competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and be able to demonstrate a personal connection to that country through nationality, heritage, family background or lived experience.

  • Have plans to attend the tournament, or follow the matches from your home country.

  • Be comfortable capturing video content on your own smartphone.

  • Be comfortable with your story being shared on public channels, including BBC Sport social media (Instagram and TikTok), the BBC Sport app, the BBC Sport website, and Goal Click channels.



How do you put yourself forward to become a storyteller?

Please complete the following submission: