HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The FIFA World Cup has officially ended, and Houstonians swarmed fan events and local businesses as the soccer tournament took over the summer.
H-Town hosted seven matches, and the FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown was open as a free hub for fans to watch games together.
ABC13 had live updates to keep all Houstonians, from soccer aficionados to commuters looking to dodge traffic, informed throughout the multi-country event.
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The Netherlands will play World Cup games here in Houston and in Dallas. ABC13's Bob Slovak got an up-close look at the famous Dutch Orange Bus, a beloved tradition among Dutch fans.
DR Congo's team arrived at IAH on Thursday afternoon to find fans with signs, welcoming them to the Bayou City ahead of its opening match against Portugal on June 17.
FIFA officials said the FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee will welcome the team with a celebration at the Omni Houston Hotel on Thursday as the team establishes its official base camp in Houston.
City leaders, FIFA officials, and distinguished members of Congo's consulate will be joined by fans at the event, FIFA said in a statement.
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The upcoming match will mark Congo's first World Cup appearance in more than 50 years.
