Houston, we have a problem. The FIFA World Cup is headed your way.
In 2026, the biggest sporting event in the world will make a stop at 11 cities in the U.S., including two in Texas. Seven matches will kick off at Houston Stadium, also known as NRG Stadium.
With a capacity of 72,000, Houston Stadium is the perfect venue to see world-class soccer. Not too big, not too small, less than an hour from the beach and the heart of America, Houston has it all, whether you’re traveling from across the state or across the world to catch a match.
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It’s always bigger in Texas. That goes for the FIFA World Cup, too.
So if you’re planning on heading to Houston in 2026, here’s what to know about the tournament, including a schedule of matches and how to buy tickets.
FIFA World Cup in Houston tickets
Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are officially sold through FIFA. The Visa presale draw, the first of sale of the tournament, will open on September 10 and close on September 19. The lottery is available only for Visa cardholders who create a FIFA ID.
Those interested in seeing matches in Houston can register for the latest news and ticket information here.
However, you can also purchase tickets through StubHub now. City and location can be sorted using drop down selections. Passes are not guaranteed to be authenticated by FIFA and may be priced higher than face value.
As of fall 2025, the cheapest price for the first match in Houston on June 14 is $550. The Round of 32 match costs at least $680 while the final game at Houston Stadium, a Round of 16 meeting, has a get-in price of $1,000.
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FIFA World Cup in Houston schedule
While matchups are yet to be determined, a FIFA World Cup schedule is set with play dates decided.
Below is the schedule for all games at Houston Stadium.
| Date | Round | Match |
| Sun., June 14 | Group E | TBD |
| Wed., June 17 | Group K | TBD |
| Sat., June 20 | Group F | TBD |
| Tues., June 23 | Group K | TBD |
| Fru., June 26 | Group H | TBD |
| Mon., June 29 | Round of 32 | Group C winner vs. Group F runner-up |
| Sat., July 4 | Round of 16 | TBD |
FIFA World Cup in Houston teams, groups
Participating teams and groups will be determined in spring of 2026. However, all three host countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – have earned automatic bids to the World Cup.
Here’s how qualifications are split between confederations:
- AFC – Eight direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CAF – Nine direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CONCACAF – Six direct spots + two inter-confederations play-off places
- CONMEBOL – Six direct spots + one inter-confederation play-off place
- OFC – One direct spot + one inter-confederations play-off place
- EUFA – 16 direct spots
A handful of non-hosting teams have officially qualified for the tournament. It includes Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Argentina, Australia, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Ecuador and Brazil.
Houston Stadium seating chart for 2026 FIFA World Cup
