Matches at NRG Stadium
Five group-stage, plus round-of-32 and round-of-16 matches.
Group stage 5
Round of 32 1
Round of 16 1
Legal sports betting status in Texas
Same as Dallas: Texas has no legal sports betting. Houston is the closest US World Cup host city to the Mexico legal betting market, but cross-border options are limited; the realistic move is a drive to Louisiana.
Best sportsbooks for visiting fans in Houston
- Cross-border drive to Louisiana (~3.5 hours to Lake Charles)
Same legal-betting gap as Dallas. Houston has the largest Hispanic population of any World Cup host city and the betting interest among local fans is going to be massive; the mismatch with state policy will generate headlines.
NRG Stadium venue context
Capacity 72,220. Located in Houston, Texas, USA. Tournament organizers selected this venue as one of 11 US host cities; the matches scheduled here represent the city's largest international sporting commitment in over a decade.
Frequently asked questions
- How many World Cup 2026 matches does Houston host?
- Houston hosts 7 matches at NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220). Five group-stage, plus round-of-32 and round-of-16 matches.
- Can I legally bet on the World Cup in Houston?
- Same as Dallas: Texas has no legal sports betting. Houston is the closest US World Cup host city to the Mexico legal betting market, but cross-border options are limited; the realistic move is a drive to Louisiana.
- Which sportsbooks are best for visiting fans in Houston?
- Cross-border drive to Louisiana (~3.5 hours to Lake Charles). Same legal-betting gap as Dallas. Houston has the largest Hispanic population of any World Cup host city and the betting interest among local fans is going to be massive; the mismatch with state policy will generate headlines.