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Host City (USA)

Houston

Stadium: NRG Stadium

Budget Level: Medium

Local Timezone: America/Chicago

City Overview

Houston is hosting 6 World Cup matches at NRG Stadium. Known for its local neighborhoods (Downtown, Montrose, Museum District, The Heights, Galleria), the city runs in the America/Chicago timezone.

Enjoy Houston's world-famous culinary diversity, explore the Museum District, and attend fan festivals in Discovery Green.

Airport Transit

Fly into George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on the north side, or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on the south side.

Local Public Transport

Highly recommended to use METRORail Red Line, which runs from Downtown Houston directly to NRG Park Station.

Safety & Weather

Weather: Extremely hot and humid, temperatures frequently 32°C to 38°C (90°F to 100°F). Stay in air-conditioned areas.
Safety: Exercise caution in parking lots and downtown areas at night. Rely on METRORail or official rideshare.

Things to Do in Houston Between Matches

Visit the Space Center Houston (NASA), explore the Houston Museum of Natural Science, walk Buffalo Bayou Park, and eat authentic Tex-Mex.

Recommended Neighborhoods: Downtown, Montrose, Museum District, The Heights, Galleria

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Matches Hosted in Houston

Match 6GROUPGroup A
South AfricaSouth Africa
VS
South KoreaSouth Korea
2026-06-21Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 22GROUPGroup D
TürkiyeTürkiye
VS
ParaguayParaguay
2026-06-16Local: 16:00 | UTC: 21:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 38GROUPGroup G
IR IranIR Iran
VS
New ZealandNew Zealand
2026-06-11Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 54GROUPGroup I
IraqIraq
VS
NorwayNorway
2026-06-23Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 70GROUPGroup L
PanamaPanama
VS
EnglandEngland
2026-06-18Local: 16:00 | UTC: 21:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 86R32
🏳️tbd r32 team a
VS
tbd r32 team b🏳️
2026-06-29Local: 17:00 | UTC: 22:00
NRG StadiumHouston
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FAQ: Houston Host City