NewsletterTFMay 22

Houston Prepares for World Cup Amid Ebola Shadows

Houston prepares for the World Cup as DRC team arrives amid Ebola outbreak. Health officials say risk to public is low.

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NewsletterTFMay 22

The DRC team arrives in Houston for the World Cup, while health officials stress the low risk of Ebola spread to the public.

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Houston World Cup: Ebola Risk Low for DRC Team Arrival

Houston prepares for the World Cup as DRC team arrives amid Ebola outbreak. Health officials say risk to public is low.

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Houston Public MediaSep 26, 2025

Ahead of next summer's World Cup, FIFA is asking for volunteers across North America, including in Houston.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/sports/2025/09/26/532006/heres-how-you-can-volunteer-for-the-fifa-world-cup-in-houston/

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Here’s how you can volunteer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston

Next year's World Cup will come to 16 North American cities. Houston will host seven games at NRG Stadium, including a round of 16 match.

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Houston Public MediaSep 8, 2025

FIFA is set to launch the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Seven matches will be played in Houston. But brace yourself, because they may not be easy to get — or cheap.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/sports/2025/09/08/530286/world-cup-ticket-sales-are-about-to-begin-scoring-them-may-not-be-easy-or-cheap/

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World Cup ticket sales are about to begin. Scoring them may not be easy — or cheap

FIFA is set to launch the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brace yourself: because they may not be easy to get — or cheap.

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Houston Public MediaMay 7, 2025

A $400,000 lighting project will brighten a stretch of a downtown Houston underpass considered to be a key entry point for the FIFA Men's World Cup fan festival next year. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/houston/2025/05/07/520734/downtown-houston-underpasses-to-be-illuminated-as-part-of-400000-project/

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Downtown Houston underpasses to be illuminated as part of $400,000 project

Deemed the "Underpassage," the project will install lighting at the Interstate 69 underpasses at Texas Avenue and Rusk Street, near the Astros' home ballpark.

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Houston Public MediaJan 27, 2025

NRG Stadium will undergo “two major projects” ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature seven matches in Houston.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/sports/world-cup/2025/01/27/511988/houstons-nrg-stadium-to-receive-upgrades-ahead-of-2026-fifa-world-cup/

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Houston’s NRG Stadium to receive upgrades ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

With about 500 days until Houston hosts seven World Cup matches, sports officials said plans are almost complete for updates to NRG Stadium. The changes will bring the facility into compliance with FIFA standards.

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