The anticipation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is building, and Houston is set to be a key player in this prestigious event. The city will host a total of seven matches, featuring five group-stage contests, one Round of 32 game, and one Round of 16 matchup. All of these exciting games will take place at Houston Stadium, commonly known as NRG Stadium.
Here is the complete match schedule for Houston:
- Group Stage: Sunday, June 14 – Noon: Germany vs. Curaçao
- Group Stage: Wednesday, June 17 – Noon: Portugal vs. DR Congo
- Group Stage: Saturday, June 20 – Noon: Netherlands vs. Sweden
- Group Stage: Tuesday, June 23 – Noon: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
- Group Stage: Friday, June 26 – 7 p.m.: Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia
- Round of 32: Monday, June 29 – Noon: Teams TBD
- Round of 16: Saturday, July 4 – Noon: Teams TBD
All matches will take place at Houston Stadium, where preparations are already underway. In adherence to FIFA regulations, any non-sponsor corporate signage has been removed in anticipation of the tournament.
Looking ahead, following the conclusion of the World Cup, the stadium will undergo another name change. In April, NRG Energy, Inc. announced that NRG Stadium and the adjacent facilities at NRG Park will be renamed Reliant Stadium and Reliant Park in August 2026. Originally opened as Reliant Stadium in 2002, it was rebranded to NRG Stadium in 2014 after NRG acquired the naming rights.
