All 2026 Houston World Cup matches have been revealed, featuring teams and players from around the world. Here is the schedule.

FIFA is holding a random draw for tickets to the World Cup through mid-January. Tickets on the resale market are already going for steep prices.

Here is everything we know about the World Cup matches in Houston, including dates, start times and locations.

As Houston gears up to welcome the FIFA World Cup, excitement is building far beyond the stadiums. Local businesses, restaurants, and the tourism sector are preparing for a major economic surge — and Airbnb hosts say they’re ready to cash in.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are scheduled to play twice in Houston during the group stage, when Germany and the Netherlands also have matches at NRG Stadium. Tickets will not be cheap.

Following the FIFA World Cup draw and schedule release — which determined which countries will play in Houston next summer — international interest in travel to Houston spiked.

Airbnb was selected in June to serve as an official partner for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Since the announcement, the vacation rental company has been investing millions of dollars into host cities around the United States for sustainable projects and programs that are intended to last well beyond the tournament in 2026.

Six of the seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at NRG Stadium in Houston next summer will kick off at noon. Why?