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🇺🇸 United States · Host city

Houston at the
2026 World Cup.

7 matches at NRG Stadium. Plan your stay — hotels near the venue, the card to swipe in USD, airport and transit logistics.

NRG StadiumIAHPay in USDCT

7 matches

The Houston schedule at NRG Stadium.

Local kickoff times. Group-stage teams resolve at the December 2025 draw; knockout-round teams resolve as the tournament progresses.

Group stage · Group G

Mon, Jun 15

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Group stage · Group G

Mon, Jun 15

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Group stage · Group L

Thu, Jun 18

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Group stage · Group I

Mon, Jun 22

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Group stage · Group D

Fri, Jun 26

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Group stage · Group K

Tue, Jun 30

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Round of 32

Sat, Jul 4

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Where to stay

Hotels near NRG Stadium.

For a single match, stay near the stadium and skip the post-match traffic. For multiple matches or a longer stay, base yourself in central Houston with reliable transit to the venue.

Near the stadium

Convenient for a single match. Often more expensive on match days; consider booking 3+ months ahead.

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Central Houston

Better for multi-match stays and exploring the city between games. Mix of business hotels and chain anchors with full transit.

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Travel logistics

Getting in, getting around.

Airport

IAH

Primary international gateway. Direct routes from the major US/Canada/Mexico hubs.

Time zone

CT

Local kickoff times shown in CT. Convert for your home time zone.

Local currency

USD

Most large hotels accept USD; smaller vendors expect local. Use a no-FTF card.

Questions

Frequently asked about Houston & the World Cup.

When is the World Cup 2026 in Houston?

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7 matches in Houston run from Mon, Jun 15 to Sat, Jul 4 at NRG Stadium.

Where should I stay for the World Cup in Houston?

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For a single match, near NRG Stadium. For multiple matches or extended trips, central Houston with transit access. Book at least 6 months ahead — World Cup compresses inventory tightly.

What credit card should I use for Houston during the World Cup?

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A travel-multiplier card (Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, Capital One Venture X). USD spend is straightforward; focus on hotel co-brand stacks and travel-credit redemptions.

What is the closest airport to NRG Stadium?

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IAH is the primary international gateway for Houston. Direct connections from major North American hubs are available.