Houston World Cup 2026: Schedule & Match Guide
Houston is one of 11 U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven matches at NRG Stadium — five group-stage games, a Round of 32, and a Round of 16. That's more World Cup soccer than almost any other American city this summer.
Houston's World Cup match schedule
NRG Stadium is branded “Houston Stadium” for the tournament, because FIFA venues drop corporate sponsor names. Same building in NRG Park, south of downtown.
- Match detailsGroup E · Matchday 1Played
Germany vs Curaçao
Sun, Jun 14 · 12:00 PM CT · Houston Stadium
- Match detailsGroup K · Matchday 1Played
Portugal vs Congo DR
Wed, Jun 17 · 12:00 PM CT · Houston Stadium
- Match detailsGroup F · Matchday 2
Netherlands vs Sweden
Sat, Jun 20 · 12:00 PM CT · Houston Stadium
- Match detailsGroup K · Matchday 3
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Tue, Jun 23 · 12:00 PM CT · Houston Stadium
- Match detailsGroup H · Matchday 3To be confirmed
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia
Fri, Jun 26 · Time TBA · Houston Stadium
- Match detailsRound of 32To be confirmed
Round of 32 — teams TBD
Mon, Jun 29 · Time TBA · Houston Stadium
- Match detailsRound of 16To be confirmed
Round of 16 — teams TBD
Sat, Jul 4 · Time TBA · Houston Stadium
Where to watch in Houston
Not going to NRG? These Houston watch parties are showing World Cup matches around the city.
- Free Watch Party: USA vs AustraliaFri, Jun 19 · Levy Park
- World Cup Watch PartiesFri, Jun 19 · Talyard Brewing Co
- Soccer Watch Party at the BallparkFri, Jun 19 · City of League City
- Free Watch Party: Czechia vs. MexicoWed, Jun 24 · Levy Park
- Soccer Watch Party at the BallparkWed, Jun 24 · City of League City
- World Cup Watch PartiesThu, Jun 25 · Talyard Brewing Co
- Soccer Watch Party at the BallparkThu, Jun 25 · City of League City
- Free Watch Party: Round of 32 (2A vs 2B)Sun, Jun 28 · Levy Park
Match-day guide
NRG Stadium is branded “Houston Stadium” for the tournament, because FIFA venues drop corporate sponsor names. Same building in NRG Park, south of downtown.
NRG Stadium is climate-controlled with a fully retractable roof, so afternoon matches are played out of the Houston summer heat. It sits in NRG Park, south of downtown, and is served by the METRORail Red Line.
More to do around match days
FAQ
- Which World Cup matches are being played in Houston?
- Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) hosts seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches: Germany vs Curaçao (Sun, Jun 14), Portugal vs Congo DR (Wed, Jun 17), Netherlands vs Sweden (Sat, Jun 20), Portugal vs Uzbekistan (Tue, Jun 23), Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia (Fri, Jun 26), plus a Round of 32 on Mon, Jun 29 and a Round of 16 on Sat, Jul 4. The knockout matchups depend on group-stage results.
- When is Portugal vs Uzbekistan in Houston?
- Portugal vs Uzbekistan kicks off Tue, Jun 23 at 12:00 PM CT at Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium). It's a Group K match (match 47).
- Where are the Houston World Cup matches played?
- NRG Stadium is branded “Houston Stadium” for the tournament, because FIFA venues drop corporate sponsor names. Same building in NRG Park, south of downtown. All seven matches are at this one venue.
- How do I get tickets to the Houston World Cup matches?
- World Cup tickets are sold only through FIFA's official ticketing — there's no separate Houston box office. Check the official FIFA World Cup site (linked below) for availability, hospitality and verified resale.
- How do I get to NRG Stadium for the World Cup?
- NRG Stadium sits in NRG Park, just south of downtown Houston, and is served by the METRORail Red Line. The stadium is climate-controlled with a fully retractable roof, so summer-afternoon matches are played in comfort. See NRG Park's official guidance for parking and transit.