USA Venue
NRG Stadium
Location: Houston
Capacity: 72,220 seats
Timezone: America/Chicago
Stadium Info Box
NRG Stadium is hosting 7 matches during the World Cup 2026. Located in Houston, the stadium operates under America/Chicago time and has an official capacity of 72,220 spectators.
Located in Houston, TX, NRG Stadium was the first NFL stadium with a retractable roof, known for hosting massive sporting events.
Transit & Access
Houston METRORail Red Line provides direct transit service from Downtown to Stadium/NRG Park Station.
Security & Rules
Extremely hot summer weather; the retractable roof will remain closed for climate control during matches.
Food & Drinks Nearby
Top-tier Texas smoked brisket, Tex-Mex fajitas, and local Houston craft beers. Cashless venue.
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Matches Hosted at NRG Stadium
Match 6•GROUP•Group A
South AfricaVS
South Korea
2026-06-21Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 22•GROUP•Group D
TürkiyeVS
Paraguay
2026-06-16Local: 16:00 | UTC: 21:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 38•GROUP•Group G
IR IranVS
New Zealand
2026-06-11Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 54•GROUP•Group I
IraqVS
Norway
2026-06-23Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 70•GROUP•Group L
PanamaVS
England
2026-06-18Local: 16:00 | UTC: 21:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 86•R32
🏳️tbd r32 team a
VS
tbd r32 team b🏳️
2026-06-29Local: 17:00 | UTC: 22:00
NRG StadiumHouston
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