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FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Schedule: Match Dates and Kickoff Times
See every Houston World Cup 2026 date at Houston Stadium, including the first knockout weekend.
June 14, 2026 starts the Houston portion of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with 7 confirmed matches now locked at Houston Stadium. Houston is group-stage heavy and then moves straight into the first knockout weekend. That makes Houston one of the easiest host calendars to map in advance because every date, venue slot, and ET kickoff is already set.
Houston runs from June 14, 2026 to July 4, 2026, with 5 group-stage fixtures and 2 knockout matches on the official slate. The venue mix spans Group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, so the page matters to both early-round fans and late-tournament planners. If you want venue background before booking, the Houston host city guide adds the wider stadium picture.
- Venue: Houston Stadium, Houston
- Total Matches: 7
- Group Stage: 5
- Knockout Matches: 2
Houston Schedule Overview
| Date | Kickoff Time (ET) | Match | Venue | Round/Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2026 | 1 p.m. ET | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group E |
| June 17, 2026 | 1 p.m. ET | Portugal vs Congo DR | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K |
| June 20, 2026 | 1 p.m. ET | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group F |
| June 23, 2026 | 1 p.m. ET | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K |
| June 26, 2026 | 8 p.m. ET | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group H |
| June 29, 2026 | 1 p.m. ET | 1C vs 2F | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 |
| July 4, 2026 | 1 p.m. ET | Winner Match 73 vs Winner Match 75 | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 16 |
Key Dates and Venue Notes
June 14, 2026 is the first important date because Houston opens with Germany vs Curaçao at Houston Stadium. That opener sets the local tone immediately and can shape travel pressure around the whole first week. For some venues, the first date is also attached to a host nation or a seeded side, which makes the early demand curve even sharper.
July 4, 2026 matters for a different reason because the venue closes with the Round of 16. The round-of-16 date on July 4 keeps Houston central as soon as the bracket gets serious. That last date is usually the one that carries the highest ticket, transport, and accommodation pressure. Fans should treat it as the hardest local planning window on the whole schedule.
How to Watch Houston Matches Live
The easiest live tracker is the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule, especially if you want to compare this venue with the wider tournament route on the same day. In the United States, FOX and FS1 handle the main English-language coverage, while Telemundo carries Spanish-language broadcasts. For channel and streaming details before each kickoff, use the official broadcast guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FIFA World Cup 2026 matches are in Houston?
Houston is scheduled to host 7 matches at Houston Stadium.
When is the first World Cup 2026 match in Houston?
The first match in Houston is Germany vs Curaçao on June 14, 2026.
What is the biggest World Cup 2026 match on the Houston schedule?
The latest-stage match in Houston is the Round of 16 on July 4, 2026.
Does Houston host knockout matches at FIFA World Cup 2026?
Yes. Houston hosts 2 knockout matches at Houston Stadium.
Conclusion
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Schedule: Match Dates and Kickoff Times guide now gives a full venue-by-venue view of one of the clearest parts of the tournament calendar. With every date and kickoff already fixed, Houston is easy to track long before teams arrive.
FWCLive.com will keep the Houston schedule aligned as the knockout bracket fills in and the last-stage team names drop into place.