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2026 FIFA World Cup Houston Schedule: Printable PDF and Match Dates

The world is coming to NRG Stadium (rebranded as Houston Stadium for the tournament). As one of the premier American host venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Houston is set to host 7 matches, including a Round of 16 on July 4. The venue welcomes Germany, Portugal, Netherlands, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Curacao to its dome in southwest Houston. Whether you are a local fan in The Bayou City or traveling in from across Texas, having a reliable, easy-to-read schedule is essential.

To help you follow every match at NRG Stadium, we built a free Houston 2026 World Cup Printable Schedule (PDF). The low-ink design fits all 5 group-stage games plus the Round of 32 and Round of 16 fixtures on a single sheet, sized for the fridge or a clipboard at the watch party.

Designed for high-contrast, low-ink printing.

NRG Stadium Match Schedule

2026 World Cup Schedule Printable Houston

NRG Stadium hosts 5 group-stage matches across Groups E, F, H, and K plus 2 knockout fixtures, including a Round of 16 game on July 4 (Independence Day). Both Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal group games in the U.S. are here, plus Germany’s tournament opener and Netherlands’ second group match.

Houston is in the Central Time zone (CT); Eastern Time (ET) is +1 hour later.

Date Matchup Round Kickoff (Local / ET) TV/Stream
Sun, Jun 14Germany vs CuracaoGroup E12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ETFOX
Wed, Jun 17Portugal vs DR CongoGroup K12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ETFOX
Sat, Jun 20Netherlands vs SwedenGroup F12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ETFOX
Tue, Jun 23Portugal vs UzbekistanGroup K12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ETFOX
Fri, Jun 26Cape Verde vs Saudi ArabiaGroup H7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ETFS1
Mon, Jun 29Winner Group C vs 2nd Place Group FRound of 32TBDFOX/FS1
Sat, Jul 4TBD vs TBDRound of 16TBDFOX/FS1

Kickoff times subject to change by FIFA. Knockout teams confirmed once group stage results conclude.

Venue Spotlight: NRG Stadium

  • Capacity: ~71,000 (tournament configuration)
  • Surface: Natural grass overlay (FIFA-mandated)
  • Opening Year: 2002
  • Key Feature: Retractable roof and air-conditioned dome environment ideal for summer matches in the Texas heat

Located in southwest Houston in the NRG Park complex, NRG Stadium is home to the NFL’s Texans and an annual host of major events including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. For the 2026 tournament the venue installed a hybrid natural grass overlay and adopted the FIFA-mandated “Houston Stadium” branding. METRORail’s Red Line stops at Stadium Park/Astrodome station with a short walk to the gates, and FIFA shuttle service runs from downtown Houston on match days. For more local detail, see the official FIFA Houston host city page.

Houston Host City FAQ

  • How many World Cup games are in Houston? Houston hosts 7 matches at NRG Stadium: 5 group-stage games (Groups E, F, H, and K) plus 1 Round of 32 match on June 29 and 1 Round of 16 match on July 4, 2026.
  • Where is the FIFA Fan Festival in Houston? The official FIFA Fan Festival for Houston will be located at Discovery Green downtown, with live screenings of every match, food vendors, and concerts. Final hours and schedule confirmed closer to the tournament.
  • What is the best way to get to NRG Stadium? Take METRORail’s Red Line to Stadium Park/Astrodome station; the entrance is a short walk away. FIFA shuttle service from downtown Houston is also available. Driving and parking around NRG Park will be heavily restricted on match days.

2026 World Cup Resources and Hub

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