HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES · 72,220 SEATS
NRG Stadium at the 2026 World Cup
NRG Stadium (known as Houston Stadium during the tournament) in Houston, Texas, United States hosts 5 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It holds 72,220 spectators, with fixtures from the group stage.
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
Key facts about NRG Stadium
- The first NFL stadium built with a retractable roof, welcome air-conditioning in a Houston summer.
- Home of the Houston Texans and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
- Hosted two Super Bowls and the 2016 Copa América Centenario semi-final.
The numbers
| City | Houston, Texas, United States |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 72,220 |
| Tournament name | Houston Stadium |
| Matches hosted | 5 |
Which 2026 World Cup matches are at NRG Stadium?
| Nº | FIXTURE | STAGE | KICKOFF (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Germany vs Curaçao | Group stage E | JUN 14 · 17:00 UTC |
| 21 | Portugal vs DR Congo | Group stage K | JUN 17 · 17:00 UTC |
| 33 | Netherlands vs Sweden | Group stage F | JUN 20 · 17:00 UTC |
| 45 | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Group stage K | JUN 23 · 17:00 UTC |
| 63 | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Group stage H | JUN 27 · 00:00 UTC |