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HOUSTON — The City of Houston will host seven games during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA announced the match schedule for the tournament with a worldwide broadcast on Sunday. Houston was revealed to host five group stage matches and knockout encounters in the Round of 32 and Round of 16 stages.
The 2026 edition will be the biggest version of soccer’s most prestigious competition with 104 games featuring 48 teams. The United States will host alongside Canada and Mexico with 16 host cities across North America.
What World Cup games will be played in Houston?
NRG Stadium (known as “Houston Stadium” during the 2026 World Cup) will host the following matches:
- Match 10 – Saturday, June 14
- Match 23 – Wednesday, June 17
- Match 35 – Friday, June 19
- Match 47 – Monday, June 22
- Match 65 – Friday, June 26
- Match 76 – Monday, June 29
- Match 90 – Saturday, July 4
How many World Cup games are in Houston 2026?
Houston Stadium will host seven matches at the FIFA World Cup 26™, including two games in the knockout phase.
- Five Group Stage matches – June 14, 17, 19, 22, 26
- One Round of 32 match – June 29
- One Round of 16 match – July 4
Where can I get tickets for World Cup matches in Houston?
Fans can start pre-registering for FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket information at fifa.com/tickets.
Pre-registrations for hospitality package information are also available on FIFA.com/hospitality.
