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Match Schedule

Matches Hosted at NRG Stadium

Host City: Houston (USA)

Total Fixtures: 7

Capacity: 72,220

Direct Match Summary

NRG Stadium in Houston hosts 7 matches during the World Cup 2026. This includes 5 group stage matches and 1 single-elimination knockout matches. The matches take place between June 11 and July 19, 2026, featuring top international squads.

World Cup 2026 Scheduling at NRG Stadium

As a premier venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, NRG Stadium welcomes football fans from around the globe to experience elite international matches. The stadium's layout, transit links, and modern spectator amenities ensure a world-class environment for all 7 fixtures allocated to Houston.

The schedule spans the group stage through to key knockout rounds. Fans planning to attend games at NRG Stadium should note the local kickoff times, which are set in the America/Chicago time zone. Because summer temperatures in Houston can vary, matching kickoff slots has been planned to optimize player performance and visitor safety.

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Full Fixture Calendar

Listed in chronological order. Local kick-offs shown.

Match 6GROUPGroup A
South AfricaSouth Africa
VS
South KoreaSouth Korea
2026-06-21Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 22GROUPGroup D
TürkiyeTürkiye
VS
ParaguayParaguay
2026-06-16Local: 16:00 | UTC: 21:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 38GROUPGroup G
IR IranIR Iran
VS
New ZealandNew Zealand
2026-06-11Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 54GROUPGroup I
IraqIraq
VS
NorwayNorway
2026-06-23Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 70GROUPGroup L
PanamaPanama
VS
EnglandEngland
2026-06-18Local: 16:00 | UTC: 21:00
NRG StadiumHouston
Match 86R32
🏳️tbd r32 team a
VS
tbd r32 team b🏳️
2026-06-29Local: 17:00 | UTC: 22:00
NRG StadiumHouston
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