World Cup 2026 Host City · USA

Houston

Direct Red Line rail from Downtown — NRG Stadium hosts 7 matches in climate-controlled comfort

Stadium: NRG Stadium
FIFA name: Houston Stadium
Capacity: 72,000
Roof: Indoor / climate-controlled
Matches: 7

Matches: 7
Capacity: 72K
Indoor: Yes
Country: USA

Travel essentials

Metro population

7.5 million (Houston metro)

Climate (June 2026)

Hot, very humid — 26-34°C, matches climate-controlled

Airports

Houston Intercontinental (IAH) · Houston Hobby (HOU)

Stadium surface

Artificial turf converted to grass for the tournament (FIFA requirement)

How to get to NRG Stadium

METRORail Red Line directly from Downtown to NRG Park (~20 min)

Plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff for security and ticket scanning. Match-day road closures and shuttle routes are typically published 2–3 weeks before each game by FIFA and the local organising committee — check the official channels for the latest schedule.

Matches at NRG Stadium

All World Cup 2026 fixtures hosted at this venue, listed in chronological order.

Group E Jun 14 · 17:00 UTC

Germany vs Curaçao

Match details →

Group K Jun 17 · 17:00 UTC

Portugal vs DR Congo

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Group F Jun 20 · 17:00 UTC

Netherlands vs Sweden

Match details →

Group K Jun 23 · 17:00 UTC

Portugal vs Uzbekistan

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Group H Jun 26 · 00:00 UTC (next day)

Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia

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Round of 32 Jun 29 · 17:00 UTC

1C vs 2F

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Round of 16 Jul 4 · 17:00 UTC

W73 vs W75

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Houston World Cup 2026 — deep-dive guides

Long-form articles on travel logistics, ticket strategy and matchday planning for NRG Stadium:

Jamal Musiala in Germany national team kit — Bayern's 23-year-old forward leads Nagelsmann's Wirtz–Musiala creative axis in Group E 2026 alongside Manuel Neuer's age-40 return as first-choice goalkeeper

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Germany World Cup 2026 Squad: Neuer Returns at 40

Germany's 26 named — Manuel Neuer returns at 40 as Nagelsmann's No. 1, Kimmich captains. Group E opens vs Curaçao June 14 at Houston Stadium.

Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal national team kit — captain at 41 named in Roberto Martínez's 27-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, his record-setting sixth

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Portugal World Cup 2026 Squad: Ronaldo's Sixth at 41

Portugal's 27-name World Cup 2026 squad announced May 19. Ronaldo named for record sixth tournament. Jota tribute, omissions, Group K schedule.

NRG Stadium aerial in Houston — Houston Stadium hosts 7 World Cup 2026 matches including Portugal vs DR Congo on June 17 and Portugal vs Uzbekistan on June 23

Guide

Houston World Cup 2026 Tickets: NRG Stadium 7 Matches

Houston hosts 7 World Cup 2026 matches at NRG Stadium — Portugal's 2 group games, fan festival, schedule, METRORail guide, ticket prices.

Where to stay in Houston

Top neighborhoods for travelling fans, balancing transit access to NRG Stadium with dining, nightlife and walkability:

Downtown HoustonMontroseThe HeightsRice Village

Food and drink Houston is known for

Tex-Mex in MontroseVietnamese in AsiatownBBQ at Truth or Pinkerton's

Houston World Cup 2026 — FAQ

Which stadium hosts World Cup 2026 matches in Houston?

NRG Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Houston Stadium). Capacity 72,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof.

How many matches does Houston host at the 2026 World Cup?

7 matches across 3 stages.

How do I get to NRG Stadium on match day?

METRORail Red Line directly from Downtown to NRG Park (~20 min)

What is the weather like in Houston in June 2026?

Hot, very humid — 26-34°C, matches climate-controlled

Which airports serve Houston for World Cup 2026 visitors?

Houston Intercontinental (IAH) · Houston Hobby (HOU)

Where should fans stay in Houston?

Downtown Houston, Montrose, The Heights are the top neighborhoods for travelling fans, balancing transit access to the stadium with dining, nightlife and walkability.

What food is Houston known for?

Tex-Mex in Montrose · Vietnamese in Asiatown · BBQ at Truth or Pinkerton's