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 hosted 7 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It holds 72,220 spectators, and its fixtures ran from the group stage, round of 32 and round of 16.
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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 | 7 |
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 |
| 74 | Brazil vs Japan | Round of 32 | JUN 29 · 17:00 UTC |
| 89 | Canada vs Morocco | Round of 16 | JUL 4 · 17:00 UTC |
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NRG Stadium: quick answers
- How many World Cup 2026 matches were at NRG Stadium?
- NRG Stadium hosted 7 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, covering the group stage, round of 32 and round of 16.
- What is the capacity of NRG Stadium?
- NRG Stadium holds 72,220 spectators, and FIFA called it Houston Stadium for the tournament.
- Where is NRG Stadium?
- NRG Stadium is in Houston, Texas, United States (29.68, -95.41).
- Does NRG Stadium host a knockout match?
- Yes: round of 32 (Brazil vs Japan) and round of 16 (Canada vs Morocco).
- Which teams play at NRG Stadium?
- Germany, Curaçao, Portugal, DR Congo, Netherlands, Sweden, Uzbekistan, Cape Verde and others played at NRG Stadium.
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Sources for NRG Stadium's World Cup matches
NRG Stadium's capacity, city and its 7 World Cup 2026 fixtures are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.