American soccer players learned of their World Cup selections in dramatically different settings.
Houston leaders continue to describe the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a major economic opportunity for the region — but early indicators suggest the hospitality industry is still waiting for that boom to materialize.
As Houston prepares to welcome soccer fans from around the world for the FIFA World Cup 2026, downtown business owners are hoping a newly transformed Main Street corridor will bring a surge of visitors — and much-needed economic momentum.
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he's open to staying with the American national team after the World Cup.
The FBI is warning fans about fake FIFA websites targeting those seeking information or tickets for the 2026 World Cup, including in Houston. Cybercriminals are creating convincing copycat sites using slightly altered web addresses to steal personal and financial information. These scams, known as 'typo squatting,' involve domains with misspellings or unusual endings and are expected to increase as the tournament approaches. Officials advise visiting FIFA’s official site directly, bookmarking legitimate pages, and reporting suspected scams to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off in just two weeks, Houston soccer fans may want to budget a little extra for their game-day food orders.
With the FIFA World Cup just weeks away, Houston and Harris County leaders say security preparations are already underway to handle what could be one of the largest events in the city’s history.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport has been designated as one of three U.S. entry points for travelers arriving from countries affected by an Ebola outbreak, as Houston prepares to host World Cup matches next month.
Houston is set to host FIFA World Cup matches, but some fans say they’re paying hundreds of dollars for tickets without fully understanding what they’re getting.
FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices and sales tactics that fans say left them with worse deals than they wanted.
The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who is based in the troubled Caribbean country is awaiting a U.S. visa to join the squad in Florida just weeks before the start of the World Cup.
With just weeks to go before Houston hosts its first FIFA World Cup match, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addressed growing public concerns Monday over Ebola cases connected to central Africa and what that could mean for the region during the international event.
As Houston prepares for an influx of visitors during FIFA World Cup-related events, a new community effort in Third Ward is giving residents a closer look at something they can’t always see — the air they breathe.
With the FIFA World Cup just weeks away from arriving in Houston, officials are preparing for a massive influx of visitors and major traffic impacts across the city.
As Houston prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for major events like the FIFA World Cup, child safety advocates are encouraging parents to start important conversations now about protecting children both online and in public spaces.
Houston hoteliers anticipated a tourism gold rush when the city landed FIFA World Cup matches, rooms sold out months in advance, premium rates, and visitors flooding in from across the globe.
Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show.
The METRO Police Department in Houston has introduced a real-time translation system to aid communication during emergencies and major events ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service in Houston, growing its coverage area to nearly 50 square miles and adding several major destinations across the city.
Houston’s 8th Wonder Brewery is accusing its landlord of trying to push the company out of its longtime East Downtown property as the value of nearby land surges ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States.
What is normally home to football games is now a full-scale construction zone as NRG Stadium undergoes a dramatic transformation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The FIFA World Cup is coming to Houston in just 36 days, but for many locals, the biggest question isn’t excitement—it’s affordability.
With just over 44 days until the World Cup comes to Houston, many homeowners are considering turning their properties into short-term rentals.
With 50 days until Houston hosts the FIFA World Cup, the city is about to see some of its most visible changes yet, and residents will start noticing the transformation almost immediately.
Houston's Reliant Stadium will play host to seven FIFA World Cup matches between June 14 and July 4. The events will attract approximately 500,000 fans from around the world.
A big community event is bringing together families, local leaders, and athletes for a world record attempt at Hermann Park. It's all happening as Houston gets ready for the World Cup. Watch the video player above to see how you can join the action.
Houston rapper and business owner Bun B is joining hundreds of young soccer players, families and community leaders who are expected to gather in Houston this weekend for a record-breaking attempt tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
And the countdown to the World Cup is on, and Houston restaurants are preparing for a major boom. We're talking global flavors, packed dining rooms, and a huge economic opportunity. This week, there will be a preview of what could be on menus across the city when restaurants and vendors attend the Sysco food show this week. Visit this link to register your restaurant
FIFA has fined the Israeli soccer federation for breaching anti-discrimination regulations but it took no action on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel from global soccer for allowing clubs based in West Bank settlements.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup quickly approaching, Houston leaders say the city is working against the clock to improve streets, sidewalks, and drainage before hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive.
The World Anti-Doping Agency has put off a decision about barring government officials from major sporting events if their countries voluntarily withhold dues.
Iran’s Embassy in Mexico has suggested the country is negotiating with FIFA to move Iran’s World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico after President Donald Trump discouraged the team from attending the tournament, citing safety concerns.
The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering rewriting its rules to try barring President Donald Trump and all U.S. government officials from attending the LA Olympics in 2028.
FIFA is still anticipating that Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months.
With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are among the sports stars whose schedules are in doubt because of the spreading war in the Middle East.
Iran’s place at the men’s soccer World Cup in three months’ time has been put in doubt amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by tournament co-host the United States.
The faces of Mexico’s disappeared paint the streets of Mexico’s second biggest city of Guadalajara.
A Super Bowl streaker’s brief moment in the spotlight is now serving as a warning shot to soccer fans eyeing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Preparations for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City are cutting into the livelihoods of sex workers and street vendors near Azteca Stadium.
The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Authorities in Mexico are investigating an attack that killed 11 people and injured 12 others during a post-match gathering in central Mexico.
The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major sporting events” — aside from soccer's 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games — that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa ban.
Houston’s Pride Festival and Parade is making history by moving to Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the first time in nearly 50 years. The change, due to FIFA World Cup events later in June, kicks off a month-long celebration of diversity, advocacy, and community.
As Houston gears up to welcome the FIFA World Cup, excitement is building far beyond the stadiums. Local businesses, restaurants, and the tourism sector are preparing for a major economic surge — and Airbnb hosts say they’re ready to cash in.
It’s been just three days since the schedules were established for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and ticket prices are already through the roof.
Houston is preparing for an unprecedented economic surge as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to bring in $1.5 billion and attract nearly 500,000 visitors across the region.
Excitement is building in Houston’s Third Ward as major neighborhood improvements are set to begin ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Houston leaders provided a detailed update on the city’s sustainability efforts tied to the 2026 World Cup during a two-hour presentation at City Hall.
A super-sized World Cup has paved the way for tiny Curaçao and Cape Verde to book their places at sport’s biggest global event next year.
President Donald Trump is announcing “FIFA Pass,” which will allow foreigners with World Cup tickets to get expedited visa appointments.
Fans have been flocking to soccer matches in Jalisco, Mexico, as authorities fine-tune security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Son Heung-min agreed to a contract with Los Angeles FC on Tuesday, finalizing his move to Major League Soccer after a decade at Tottenham Hotspur.
Airbnb and FIFA have joined forces in a multi-year partnership ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be hosted in Houston and other cities.
Philadelphia’s host city executive for the 2026 World Cup says organizers accept that an immigration crackdown by the U.S. federal government may be among the outside events that impact next year’s tournament.
U.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term.
For the first time in FIFA World Cup™ history, each host city will have its own official poster—and Houston’s design comes straight from the heart of H-Town.
"Our partnership with the World Cup Houston Host Committee marks an important moment for NRG and the city of Houston," said Gin Kinney, NRG Chief Administrative Officer in a statement.
Houston, Harris County leaders are set to discuss safety plans, and stadium upgrades ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.
FIFA has apologized to the Ukrainian soccer federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea from the country’s territory.
'Art of Soccer' started in 2019 when Space City was being considered as a host city. Now, with some games secured, it's back! Daniel Gotera, senior director of communications for the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority shares how Houston businesses and artists are teaming up to leave a lasting impact before it's soccer's time to shine in 2026.
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority is holding a press conference to discuss the latest developments in the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches that will be held in Houston.
Mario Zagallo, who won two World Cups as a player, one as a coach and another as an assistant coach for Brazil, has died.
The long-awaited reunion of Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi is now a reality, after the Uruguayan striker signed with Inter Miami on Friday for the 2024 season.
Fourteen U.S. cities will play host to Copa América next summer, with the semifinals at East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of the July 14 championship in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Two suspects in the kidnapping of the parents of Liverpool soccer player Luis Díaz were ordered sent to prison by a judge, according to Colombia’s Prosecutor’s Office, which accused one of the men of being the link to a person close to the family who provided information about the victims.
Many fans went to the Maracana Stadium to watch Lionel Messi in his likely last match in Brazil, a superclasico in World Cup qualifying against the hosts.
Days after he was released by kidnappers, the father of Colombia striker Luis Díaz was in tears after he watched his son score both goals in a 2-1 win over Brazil in a World Cup qualifying match.
Saudi Arabia is all but certain to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after the Australian soccer federation declined to enter the bidding contest.
Neymar left the soccer field in tears after yet another injury in what has become an all-too familiar sight.
Indonesian soccer federation leader Erick Thohir says it now supports Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup.
Lionel Messi is evidently going back to China, after Inter Miami took advantage of not making the Major League Soccer playoffs by signing a deal to play two exhibitions there next month.
If Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA has unveiled for the 2030 and 2034 men’s soccer tournaments.
A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America.
Neymar has scored his record 78th and 79th goals for Brazil in a 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia.
Neymar has become the top goal scorer for Brazil’s national team after surpassing the total of three-time World Cup winner Pelé.