Houston Public MediaSep 26

Ahead of next summer's World Cup, FIFA is asking for volunteers across North America, including 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 MediaApr 9, 2025

The United States and teams from six other countries or territories will compete next year at Daikin Park in downtown Houston, which will host World Baseball Classic games for the first time.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/sports/2025/04/09/518350/team-usa-to-play-at-houstons-daikin-park-during-2026-world-baseball-classic/

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Team USA to play at Houston’s Daikin Park during 2026 World Baseball Classic

The home ballpark of the Houston Astros will hold 10 pool-play games from March 6-11, and then quarterfinal matchups on March 13-14.

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Houston Public MediaMar 28, 2025

Several downtown businesses will soon be getting facelifts thanks to several new grant programs offered by Downtown Houston+, which wants to spruce up Main Street before the 2026 World Cup.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/infrastructure/development/2025/03/28/517155/downtown-houston-offers-variety-of-business-improvement-grants-ahead-of-world-cup/

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Downtown Houston+ offers variety of business improvement grants ahead of 2026 World Cup

More than $2.2 million is available as part of three different grant programs. The money will be used for new signs, restored facades of historic buildings and extended outdoor seating areas. 

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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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