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Last updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:21PM GMT
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The FIFA World Cup is here, and Houstonians are expected to swarm fan events and local businesses as the soccer event seizes the summer.

H-Town is hosting seven matches, but fans will have plenty of other things to enjoy in the Bayou City.

ABC13 has 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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Here's local news related to the World Cup.

Here's how the FIFA World Cup is developing.
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Jun 11, 2026, 7:35 PM

What FIFA World Cup matches will take place in Houston?

H-Town will host seven of the World Cup games. Five of them will take place during the group stage, one of them during the round of 32, and the last during the round of 16. See below for the matches.

  • June 14 - Germany vs. Curacao
  • June 17 - Portugal vs. Congo DR
  • June 20 - Netherlands vs. Sweden
  • June 23 - Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
  • June 26 - Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia

  • June 29 - TBD (round of 32)
  • July 4 - TBD (round of 16)

All the matches will be held at Houston Stadium.

Visit FIFA's website for more information.

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Jun 11, 2026, 9:56 PM

FIFA Fan Festival Houston: What you need to know

FIFA described its fan experience as the ultimate destination for World Cup fans in Houston, and ABC13 got a first look at some of the featured experiences before it opened to the public.

The festival is located just east of downtown Houston, next to Shell Energy Stadium. It will be open every day of the World Cup and is a first-come, first-served venue where fans can watch all the matches for free.

FIFA said there are several experiences fans can partake in at the festival, and since it's taking place in the Houston heat, organizers say there will be misting zones, water stations, and shaded areas.

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Jun 20, 2026, 4:31 PM GMT

Fan Festival Houston closed due to weather ahead of Netherlands v. Sweden match, FIFA says

As weather conditions continue to impact the Houston area on Saturday, FIFA organizers announced that its Fan Festival in East Downtown has temporarily paused entry ahead of the World Cup match between the Netherlands and Sweden.

FIFA officials urged fans to watch from other local venues, including nearby small businesses, adding that gates will reopen as conditions permit. The match at Houston Stadium is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. on Saturday.

Saturday's closure marks the sixth time FIFA has closed the event due to weather conditions.

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Jun 20, 2026, 3:41 PM GMT

Oranje Fan Walk sees Netherlands fans march to Houston Stadium ahead of World Cup match

Netherlands fans took part in the Oranje Fan Walk on Saturday morning ahead of the team's match in Houston later that afternoon.

The march, which included the famous Orange Dutch bus, started at about 8:45 a.m. from Rice Stadium and headed towards Houston Stadium.

Sweden fans are also marched towards the stadium, starting at Helix Park in the Medical Center.

The World Cup match between the Netherlands and Sweden is set to start at 12 p.m. on Saturday.

Netherlands fans gather in Houston, all dressed in orange, for the Oranje Fan Walk ahead of the team's World Cup match.
Netherlands fans gather in Houston, all dressed in orange, for the Oranje Fan Walk ahead of the team's World Cup match.
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Jun 19, 2026, 8:35 PM GMT

Oranje Fan Walk expected to generate traffic on Saturday near Rice University

Dutch fans plan to walk from Rice's campus all the way down to Houston Stadium the morning of the World Cup game between the Netherlands and Sweden.
Jun 19, 2026, 11:44 PM GMT

Fan Festival Houston closed during Scotland v. Morocco match due to inclement weather, FIFA says

As weather conditions remained volatile on Friday, fans at FIFA's Fan Fest Houston were forced to leave during the Scotland v. Morocco match.

While a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for northeastern Harris County, Montgomery, and Liberty Counties, the festival in East Downtown was still shut down as weather conditions worsened.

Officials urged fans to watch from other venues, including nearby small businesses, adding that gates will reopen as weather permits.

Friday's closure was the fifth time FIFA has closed the event due to weather.

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