The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will become the first sports tournament to receive Sensory Inclusive recognition from, ensuring enhanced support for fans with sensory needs across all 104 matches in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
In partnership with and KultureCity, every stadium will feature dedicated sensory rooms offering calming spaces with dimmed lighting, reduced noise, comfortable seating and sensory-support resources for fans experiencing sensory overload, including individuals with autism, PTSD, anxiety and dementia.
Additional accessibility measures will include trained venue staff, clear sensory bags, multilingual “social story” guides, live sign language interpretation for all matches, haptic boards for blind and low-vision fans, audio-descriptive commentary and mobility assistance services.
FIFA and its partners say the initiative reflects a wider commitment to making football more inclusive and accessible for all supporters at the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
