Back in January, FIFA teamed up with TikTok to make it the Preferred Platform for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. TikTok will have comprehensive coverage for this big event, and the newly announced Creator Correspondents will help with that. 30 TikTok soccer fans have been chosen to help spread the word about the World Cup and its live updates.
The Role of Creator Correspondents
Creator Correspondents give soccer fans at home a glimpse of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with one-of-a-kind footage. These creators will share all types of behind-the-scenes content, including bus arrivals, gameday access, training sessions, press conferences, and warm-ups.
This exclusive content will all be available on TikTok’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Hubs, or it can be found by searching “FIFA World Cup” on TikTok. Creator Correspondents help users feel immersed in the game without having to be physically present.
Meet the Creators
FIFA and TikTok chose 30 Creator Correspondents from all over the world:
- @5.at.the.back (Gdynia, Poland) – Run by soccer content creator Daniel Breen, who specializes in emotional storytelling
- @axel.footy (Florida, United States) – Axel Panameno focuses on the latest soccer news and reactions
@axel.footy MOURINHO SENDS MESSAGE TO REAL MADRID LOCKER ROOM🚨‼️🤯 #realmadrid #soccer #tiktokcampaign #mbappe #mourinho ♬ original sound – axel.footy
- @bassqlfoot (Rosny-sous-Bois, France) – Popular for his tactical soccer expertise and strong passion
- @biigoes (São Paulo, Brazil) – A high-energy, confident soccer storyteller
@biigoes Eu vi o Real Madrid jogar diretamente do gramado. Sonhem, amigos! Sonhem e corram atras! #futebol #tiktokesportes #criadoresemjogo ♬ som original – biigoes
- @championsdudigital (Bordeaux, France) – Vanessa Tomaszewski tells exclusive stories at the world’s biggest sporting events
- @dong.go (Seoul, South Korea) – Dongo documents his journey as a non-elite soccer player
- @evdokiapopadinova (Florida, United States) – Evi Popadinova is a professional soccer player currently playing in Greece
- @ezzequielok (Buenos Aires, Argentina) – Creates Q&A segments with famous soccer players
- @federacchi (Buenos Aires, Argentina) – Fede Racchi shares exciting, nostalgic stories about the soccer world
@federacchi El último baile de Jogo Bonito 🇧🇷👑 #neymar ♬ sonido original – Fede Racchi
- @flabandoni (São Paulo, Brazil) – Flávia Bandoni is a sports marketing professional, communicating about soccer in a fun, simple way
- @gianna_fs (Berlin, Germany) – Creates fun, community-driven soccer content that makes viewers want to join in
- @gigimichellee (California, United States) – Famous for street interviews about sports, fashion, and culture
- @hrvizak (Maryland, United States) – Izak Graovac shares comprehensive content about soccer events
- @joe.felixx (Georgia, United States) – Joe Felix discusses sports with high-energy fans
- @josepdt11 (Canet de Mar, Spain) – Josep de Tena is a journalist who can turn current events into insightful content
- @liriansantoss_ (London, England) – Known as “Queen of Brazilian Style,” Lirian Santos discusses FIFA with infectious energy
- @matchday.fc (California, United States) – This soccer media brand focuses on storytelling, breaking news, and culture
- @mckallaster (Glasgow, Scotland) – Allaster McKallaster is an unbiased soccer commentator
- @papapincus (London, England) – Offers relatable, humorous, and captivating soccer insight
- @rademita (Texas, United States) – Rachel DeMita hosts popular sports podcast, Courtside Club
- @refsneedlovetoo (Georgia, United States) – David Gerson helps humanize sports officials through his platform, Refs Need Love Too
- @regate_takuya (Okinawa, Japan) – The founder of a Japan-based soccer school shares easy-to-follow training methods
- @risingfooty_ (Virginia, United States) – Offers hot takes and breaking news focused on FC Barcelona
- @rosacjb (Cologne, Germany) – Rosa Jacob shares authentic, relatable soccer insights
- @samanthajademiller (London, England) – Samantha Miller shares special behind-the-scenes content and personal stories
- @simonescott33 (Georgia, United States) – Simone Scott is a sports reporter with a clear, relatable style
- @skiper_rmz (Monterrey, Mexico) – This multi-champion rapper shares his passion for soccer through analysis, video blogs, and street trivia
- @sportswithjules (California, United States) – Jules breaks down the biggest moments and stories in sports with lots of energy
- @thatsportsguy5 (Florida, United States) – Christopher Gibert posts high-energy, unique sports interviews
- @vitinho.fw (Goiânia, Brazil) – This creator shares opinions and posts sketches related to soccer
If you want to stay up to date on all things FIFA 2026, you can follow these creators for special content.
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