WC 2026 Host City · USA
Space City kicks off
Stadium
NRG Stadium
Capacity
72,000
Matches
7 matches
Summer Temp
93°F / 34°C
Currency
USD
Houston in July is a different kind of hot — 93°F with extreme humidity that feels like 105°F. NRG has a roof but the entry queues are outside. Bring an electrolyte drink, wear the lightest thing you own, and hydrate the morning before the match. METRORail to Reliant Park station is the right call every single time.
Arrive at the stadium
90 min
before kickoff — security queues are long on WC matchdays
Bag Policy
Clear bag only, max 12×6×12 inches. No backpacks of any kind — including clear backpacks. One small clutch up to 4.5×6.5 inches allowed.
Cashless Stadium — Cards Only
No cash accepted inside. Make sure your card works internationally and has no foreign transaction fees.
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol sold inside stadium in designated areas. No outside food or drinks. Age limits: USA 21+, Canada 19+, Mexico 18+. Strict ID enforcement.
Fan Zone
FIFA Fan Festival in EaDo (East Downtown) — full tournament window
Exit Strategy
METRORail is fastest. Or wait at NRG Park with AC and food — traffic clears in 45–60 mins.
Cell Service & Apps
All carriers solid. NRG has good in-stadium coverage.
FIFA Fan Festival Houston
location_onBetween Polk St and Walker St, East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX
Official FIFA Fan Festival in EaDo (Houston's soccer district), next to Shell Energy Stadium. Capacity 7,500. Free entry, no advance registration required — first-come, first-served. Premium 'Club 104' indoor viewing and private cabanas available via Ticketmaster.
Capacity
72,000
82% of largest WC venue (Azteca, 87,500)
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Sat, Jun 20
13:00 ET
Final
Tue, Jun 23
13:00 ET
Group K
Fri, Jun 26
20:00 ET
Group H
Mon, Jun 29
13:00 ET
Round of 32
Sat, Jul 4
13:00 ET
Round of 16
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