Which countries are coming to H-Town for next year's FIFA World Cup?

Saturday, December 6, 2025
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Heads up, H-Town! We now know which countries will be coming to Houston for the group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA released the following schedule on Saturday morning:

  • June 14: Germany vs. Curacao
  • June 17: Portugal vs. TBD*
  • June 20: Netherlands vs. TBD*

*Opponents are to be determined based on a playoff that will be held in March.

  • June 23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
  • June 26: Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia


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Houston also hosts a Round of 32 match and a Round of 16 match.



All matches will be played at NRG Stadium.

The next random selection draw for fans to buy tickets opens on Thursday, Dec. 11.

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