How many World Cup 2026 matches are being played in Houston?

Houston is hosting 8 confirmed group-stage matches at NRG Stadium. Additional knockout-round matches may be added once the bracket is finalised.

What is the time zone for Houston during the 2026 World Cup?

Houston is in Central Time (CT) — UTC-6. During the tournament, kick-off times shown on Footy Kits Battle are in UK BST, which is 7 hours ahead of Houston local time.

Houston World Cup 2026 — NRG Stadium, Matches & City Guide

Q: Where are matches played in Houston?

All Houston 2026 World Cup matches are played at NRG Stadium, which has a capacity of 72,220. NRG Stadium in Houston features a retractable roof, allowing games to be played in climate-controlled conditions — essential in the Texas heat. Home of the NFL's Houston Texans.

NRG Stadium in Houston — World Cup 2026 host stadium — NRG Stadium, Houston. Photo: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA, see source page for attribution).

USA • Central Time (CT) — UTC-6

Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, with a huge Latin American community and one of the most diverse populations in the country. Soccer is a big deal here.

Hot, humid conditions outside the stadium — but climate-controlled matches inside. Strong Mexican and Central American fan support for any Concacaf team.

Venue

NRG Stadium

72,220 capacity

NRG Stadium in Houston features a retractable roof, allowing games to be played in climate-controlled conditions — essential in the Texas heat. Home of the NFL's Houston Texans.