Houston’s 2026 World Cup Schedule Revealed

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FIFA has officially released the match schedule for the 2026 World Cup, and Houston finally knows which nations will take the field at NRG Stadium next summer. After months of anticipation — and after yesterday’s draw gave us a preview of which groups might feed into Houston — the full picture is now here.

This marks a major milestone for Houston’s World Cup journey, confirming dates, matchups, and the global heavyweights who will step onto one of the United States’ premier soccer stages.

🏟️ Houston’s Official 2026 World Cup Matches

Below are the confirmed matchups scheduled to be played at NRG Stadium (which will be known as Houston Stadium during the World Cup because of FIFa rules).

Match 1 – Group E
📅 Date: June 14, 2026
⚽ Teams: Germany vs Curaçao
🕒 Kickoff: 12 PM

Match 2 – Group K
📅 Date: June 17, 2026
⚽ Teams: Portugal vs Playoff Winner
🕒 Kickoff: 12 PM

Match 3 – Group F
📅 Date: June 20, 2026
⚽ Teams: Netherlands vs UEFA Playoff Winner
🕒 Kickoff: 12 PM

Match 4 – Group K
📅 Date: June 23, 2026
⚽ Teams: Portugal vs Uzbekistan
🕒 Kickoff: 12 PM

Match 5 – Group H
📅 Date: June 26, 2026
⚽ Teams: Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia
🕒 Kickoff: 7 PM

Round of 32
📅 Date: June 29, 2026
⚽ Teams: Winner of Group C vs Runner Up of Group F
🕒 Kickoff: TBD

Round of 16
📅 Date: July 4, 2026
⚽ Teams: Runner Up of Group A or Runner Up of Group B vs Winner of Group F or Runner Up of Group C
🕒 Kickoff: TBD

🏙️ Houston Is Ready

From fan festivals in EaDo to international media to packed stadium crowds, Houston is set to become one of the World Cup’s premier destinations. The release of the match schedule signals the start of the final countdown.

Are you ready?