FIFA World Cup

Houston World Cup organizers are urging fans to make transportation plans before attending matches. FIFA says parking passes must be purchased at least 24 hours before kickoff, while officials recommend arriving early and considering options like METRORail to avoid traffic and security delays.

Texas has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that fans paying premium prices for 2026 World Cup tickets were downgraded to lower-tier seats.

Texas DPS is warning drone operators that unauthorized flights near 2026 World Cup matches face immediate aircraft seizure and criminal charges under strict new airspace restrictions.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.

Houston drivers concerned about traffic during the 2026 FIFA World Cup can expect heavier congestion around event areas, according to transportation officials. METRO and TxDOT recommend planning ahead, leaving early, checking Houston TranStar and DriveTexas for updates, and considering alternatives like park-and-ride, rail and bus service.

With the 2026 World Cup just days away, here is a complete guide to the soccer club teams that Team USA’s players call home when they aren't wearing the stars and stripes on the global stage.

Houston is entering the final phase of FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations. Here's what's happening with transportation, road construction, security measures, Fan Fest and other projects before Houston's first World Cup match on June 14.

Fans pack the stands in Mansfield as Czechia hosts its first open World Cup practice at the city's brand-new stadium ahead of their tournament opener.

What forecasters are calling “the first true heat wave of the summer" could arrive in parts of the U.S. just as the World Cup begins next week.

The 2026 World Cup ceremonies are taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and will celebrate sports and soccer, while representing the host nations' cultures.

The U.S. State Department is urging Americans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup to exercise increased caution while traveling, citing concerns about terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.

East Downtown will experience various road closures and traffic restrictions as the city prepares to host FIFA Fan Festival 2026 beginning on June 11.

Texas officials are coordinating their efforts to keep World Cup visitors safe in the state’s biggest cities with the tournament slated to start next week.

The Fan Festival in Houston is turning East Downtown into a massive soccer party zone for the FIFA World Cup. Here's everything you need to know before you head downtown.