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The highly anticipated global summer event is here and kicks off this week.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11 with games set to be played across Mexico, Canada and the U.S., with two major Texas cities set to host international fans this summer, starting June 14.
Houston is set to host its first of seven games in mid-June and is host to a Round of 16 game in early July, while Dallas will host nine games, including a semi-final game in mid-July.
With games starting, here is a look at who is playing where, when and how to watch them.
FIFA World Cup Houston dates, schedule
All games in Houston, Texas are set to be played at NRG Stadium — home of the Houston Texans.
Under FIFA rules, the stadium’s name was temporarily changed to Houston Stadium.
Houston Game 1
When: June 14
Who: Germany and Curaçao – Shop tickets
Houston Game 2
When: June 17
Who: Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo – Shop tickets
Houston Game 3
When: June 20
Who: Netherlands and Sweden – Shop tickets
Houston Game 4
When: June 23
Who: Portugal and Uzbekistan – Shop tickets
Houston Game 5
When: June 26
Who: Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia – Shop tickets
Houston Game 6 (Round of 32 game)
When: June 29
Who: TBD – Shop tickets
Houston Game 6 (Round of 16 game)
When: July 4
Who: TBD – Shop tickets
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FIFA World Cup Dallas dates, schedule
All games will be played in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas — home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Under FIFA rules, the stadium’s name was temporarily changed to Dallas Stadium.
Dallas Game 1
When: June 14
Who: Netherlands and Japan – Shop tickets
Dallas Game 2
When: June 17
Who: England and Croatia – Shop tickets
Dallas Game 3
When: June 22
Who: Argentina and Austria – Shop tickets
Dallas Game 4
When: June 25
Who: Japan and Sweden – Shop tickets
Dallas Game 5
When: June 27
Who: Jordan and Argentina – Shop tickets
Dallas Game 6 (Round of 32)
When: June 30
Who: TBD – Shop tickets
Dallas Game 7 (Round of 32)
When: July 3
Who: TBD – Shop tickets
Dallas Game 8 (Round of 16)
When: July 6
Who: TBD – Shop tickets
Dallas Game 9 (Semifinal)
When: July 14
Who: TBD – Shop tickets
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How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Texas
According to USA TODAY, here is a look at where you can watch the Texas-based games throughout the World Cup
Fox
- Sunday, June 14 — Germany vs. Curaçao (Houston) at noon CT / 11 a.m. MT.
- Sunday, June 14 — Netherlands vs. Japan (Arlington, Texas) at 3 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. MT.
- Wednesday, June 17 — Portugal vs. DR Congo (Houston) at noon CT / 11 a.m. MT.
- Wednesday, June 17 — England vs. Croatia (Arlington, Texas) at 3 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. MT.
- Saturday, June 20 — Netherlands vs. Sweden (Houston) at noon CT / 11 a.m. MT.
- Monday, June 22 — Argentina vs. Austria (Arlington, Texas) at noon CT / 11 a.m. MT.
- Tuesday, June 23 — Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (Houston) at noon CT / 11 a.m. MT.
- Saturday, June 27 — Jordan vs. Argentina (Arlington, Texas) at 9 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. MT.
- Monday, June 29 — Round of 32 game (Houston) at noon CT / 11 a.m. MT.
- Tuesday, June 30 — Round of 32 game (Arlington, Texas) at noon CT / 11 a.m. MT.
- Friday, July 3 — Round of 32 game (Arlington, Texas) at 1 p.m. CT / noon MT.
- Saturday, July 4 — Round of 16 game (Houston) at noon CT / 11 a.m. MT.
- Monday, July 6 — Round of 16 game (Arlington, Texas) at 2 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. MT.
- Tuesday, July 14 — Semifinal game (Arlington, Texas) at 2 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. MT.
Fox Sports 1 (FS1)
- Thursday, June 25 — Japan vs. Sweden (Arlington, Texas) at 6 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. MT.
- Friday, June 26 — Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia (Houston) at 7 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. MT.
How to stream 2026 World Cup games
Fans have two streaming options.
Fubo is streaming the games in both English and Spanish, while Peacock is streaming the games in Spanish.
World Cup printable bracket 2026
Print your 2026 World Cup bracket
Mateo Rosiles is the Texas Connect reporter for USA TODAY and its regional papers in Texas. Got a news tip for him? Email him: mrosiles@usatodayco.com.
