World Cup 2026: DR Congo arrives in Houston
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The World Cup team for the Democratic Republic of Congo chose Houston as its base camp. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke with the DR Congo with the US after the team's arrival.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Preview of the first match day
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Carolina Sanchez and Anthony Antoine take over! It's the first day of the FIFA World Cup with the first match taking place is between Mexico and South Africa. Plus, Coco Dominguez has a look at the FIFA Fan Festival Houston in East Downtown.

Shuttles to Houston FIFA World Cup matches

Some cities in the Houston area will have shuttles to help you get to the FIFA World Cup matches at Houston Stadium.

Iconic Dutch orange bus stops in Galveston, Texas
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Fans lined up in Galveston as the Netherlands' iconic orange double-decker fan bus made a special stop at Saengerfest Park.

World Cup: How do you pronounce that player's name?

As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this fan-friendly guide offers everything U.S. Men's National Team supporters need to know — from mastering player name pronunciations to tracking key match dates.

Sugar Land ready for FIFA World Cup watch parties
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So many neighborhoods around the Houston-area are preparing for the FIFA World Cup including Sugar Land! Nate Griffin stops by to get all the details you might need.

Houston Stadium is ready for hosting FIFA World Cup matches
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Carolina Sanchez and Anthony Antoine take a look inside Houston Stadium ahead of the first FIFA World Cup match in the city!

Texas AG Paxton investigates FIFA over World Cup ticket seating changes

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) over allegations that the organization misled fans regarding the location and quality of seats sold for the upcoming World Cup matches.

Check your tickets ahead of your World Cup game
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If you're heading to Houston Stadium for the World Cup matches kicking off this week, you might want to double-check your seat assignment. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into FIFA alleging a ticket bait-and-switch. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains. 

New mural marks FIFA World Cup in Houston
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Houston is getting ready for the global stage. The FIFA World Cup is set to begin Thursday with the first match taking place at Houston Stadium on Sunday. A new massive landmark is celebrating the big occasion. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez explains. 

FIFA World Cup 2026: Security, bag policy at Houston Stadium

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here, and it will be attended by tens of thousands of fans over the next month or so in Houston. As a result, security at Houston Stadium will be on high to ensure all fans are safe and abide by all security protocols.

World Cup host cities ranked: Cheapest to most expensive

Attending a 2026 FIFA World Cup match could cost fans more than $2,100 on average once tickets, airfare, lodging, food and transportation are factored in, according to a LendingTree analysis.

How to watch the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, marking the start of a historic 48-team tournament. Fans can catch the action live as FOX and FOX Sports broadcast all 104 matches.