With spring in full swing and some days already feeling a lot like summer, you can feel the excitement in the air on a good sunny day. And as family gatherings, beach trips and sporting events begin filling up our calendars, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the weeks ahead, including a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity working at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
That’s right, with the biggest soccer event on the planet just weeks away, Michelob ULTRA is looking to fill the role of a lifetime with one lucky fan. The brand is also teaming up with Kevin Hart to help spread the word, getting fans excited to apply for what might be the easiest payday of the year.
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One Lucky Fan Could Earn $90,000 in 90 Minutes
Not many people can say they’ve gone from being roasted by their peers on Netflix to leading the search for a coveted role at the FIFA World Cup 2026. But for Kevin Hart, that’s just another Monday. And as we get ready to host the most important football match of the year at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, he sent the message out to fans detailing exactly what he and Michelob ULTRA are looking for.
“Soccer fans, you are going to want to get in on this,” Hart starts the video. “Michelob ULTRA is going to pay someone $90,000 to go to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final and bring the “Superior Player of the Match” trophy.”
You heard that correctly, Michelob ULTRA is offering one lucky 21 and up fan the ultimate FIFA World Cup 2026 experience as the official Superior Player of the Match Chief Trophy Officer. And as if the job title isn’t cool enough, the role includes two tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final and $90,000 for just 90 minutes of your time, in which you’ll bring the Superior Player of the Match Trophy to the game.
“That’s not a job, that’s a soccer fan’s dream come true,” Hart says. “That’s exactly what that is.”
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Michelob ULTRA’s Superior Player of the Match Trophy
The Superior Player of the Match Trophy is a brand new award that will be given to the standout player of every FIFA World Cup 2026 match. Created by Michelob ULTRA as part of its partnership with FIFA, the honor is decided by fan vote and is meant to highlight individual performances throughout the tournament, not just at the final stage. It is set to be awarded after each game, recognizing the players who make the biggest impact on the field.
How to Become the CTO
To apply, simply follow this link and submit a 90-second video explaining why you’re the right candidate for the job. You can also upload your submission on social media, just be sure to tag @MichelobULTRA with #ULTRACTO and #contest in the description. Keep in mind, applicants must be 21 or older, and submissions are open until May 29, 2026.
That said, this is a role of a lifetime, and while it might feel like you’ve still got time before May 29, it’s coming up quick, so you might as well knock it out now and get ahead of everyone else.
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