Houston at the World Cup
Houston hosts 5 World Cup 2026 matches at NRG Stadium. Full schedule (kickoff times in ET), the teams playing, and the Onside AI model's prediction for each game — below.
Houston Texans home. Retractable roof, indoor air-conditioned bowl — the Texas heat doesn't reach the pitch.
The World Cup 2026 in Houston plays 5 matches at NRG Stadium, from June 14 to June 27. Onside's AI model gives a win-probability and a predicted scoreline for every fixture below; click any match for the full breakdown.
All 5 Houston matches
The stadium
Houston Texans home. Retractable roof, indoor air-conditioned bowl — the Texas heat doesn't reach the pitch. Tournament-mode capacity: 72,220. Opened: 2002. Role: Group + R16.
Weather: Brutal heat + humidity outside (32–36°C). Indoors, 22°C steady. Roof closed for most matches.
Stadium guide & deeper info →Frequently asked
How many World Cup 2026 matches are in Houston?›
Houston hosts 5 World Cup 2026 matches at NRG Stadium, from June 14 to June 27.
Where are the World Cup matches in Houston being played?›
Every match in Houston is at NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220 in tournament mode). Houston Texans home. Retractable roof, indoor air-conditioned bowl — the Texas heat doesn't reach the pitch.
What time are the World Cup Houston matches in ET?›
Kickoff times vary — the full schedule with US Eastern Time is in the table above. The first Houston match kicks off Sun, Jun 14 · 1:00 PM ET.
What's the weather like for World Cup 2026 in Houston?›
Brutal heat + humidity outside (32–36°C). Indoors, 22°C steady. Roof closed for most matches.
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