State Department issues travel warning ahead of 2026 World Cup
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.
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.
FIFA Fan Festival Houston: Road closures in East Downtown, map
East Downtown will experience various road closures and traffic restrictions as the city prepares to host FIFA Fan Festival 2026 beginning on June 11.
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 World Cup crowds lead officials to launch Operation Safe Summer
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.
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.
FIFA Fan Festival Houston guide: Hours, schedule, parking, bag policy
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.
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.
FIFA World Cup store opens in Sugar Land
The FIFA World Cup opened its first official store in the Greater Houston area. FOX 26's Denise got a look at the exclusive merch in Sugar Land.
The FIFA World Cup opened its first official store in the Greater Houston area. FOX 26's Denise got a look at the exclusive merch in Sugar Land.
World Cup: USMNT opponents
With the World Cup fast approaching, here's what to know about the USMNT's opponents.
With the World Cup fast approaching, here's what to know about the USMNT's opponents.
Houston FIFA World Cup 2026 parking: Cost, where, how to buy
Where to park at Houston Stadium, also known as NRG Stadium, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Plus, a look at parking prices, how to get in and out of the lot, and options to prepay.
Where to park at Houston Stadium, also known as NRG Stadium, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Plus, a look at parking prices, how to get in and out of the lot, and options to prepay.
FBI warns of online spoofing ahead of FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is days away and fans Christina Garza with FBI Houston warns fans about the online spoofing concerns. This means cybercriminals are creating fake websites to gain people's personal information.
The FIFA World Cup is days away and fans Christina Garza with FBI Houston warns fans about the online spoofing concerns. This means cybercriminals are creating fake websites to gain people's personal information.
Houston 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule: Match days, times
Houston will host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is the full schedule and team matchups.
Houston will host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is the full schedule and team matchups.
FIFA World Cup mural going viral in Houston
A new mural commemorating the FIFA World Cup is going viral on social media. It is located next to the original Ninfa's on Navigation Boulevard, located in Houston's east end, and soccer fans have been flocking to see it. The mural was created by artist Jose "MEENR" Arredondo, and it is a wonderful homage to some of the greatest players of our time and to the biggest sporting event in the world.
A new mural commemorating the FIFA World Cup is going viral on social media. It is located next to the original Ninfa's on Navigation Boulevard, located in Houston's east end, and soccer fans have been flocking to see it. The mural was created by artist Jose "MEENR" Arredondo, and it is a wonderful homage to some of the greatest players of our time and to the biggest sporting event in the world.
What makes the FIFA World Cup the most exclusive trophy on the planet?
The FIFA World Cup is made of solid 18 karat gold and weighs 13.6 pounds. It can only be touched by a select few.
The FIFA World Cup is made of solid 18 karat gold and weighs 13.6 pounds. It can only be touched by a select few.
What makes a World Cup pitch?
A pitch is what most of the world calls a soccer field. But there's more to a World Cup pitch than just grass.
A pitch is what most of the world calls a soccer field. But there's more to a World Cup pitch than just grass.
2026 FIFA World Cup: By the numbers
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest one in history. We're breaking it down by the numbers.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest one in history. We're breaking it down by the numbers.
Get to know Germany: 'Die Mannschaft'
Germany will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
Germany will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
Get to know Curacao: The Caribbean's Blue Wave'
Curacao will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
Curacao will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
Get to know DR Congo: 'Giant of Central Africa'
DR Congo will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
DR Congo will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
Get to know Uzbekistan: 'Rise of the White Wolves'
Uzbekistan will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
Uzbekistan will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
Get to know Saudi Arabia: 'Flight of the Falcons'
Saudi Arabia will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
Saudi Arabia will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
Get to know Portugal: 'A legacy of grit and glory'
Portugal will play two 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
Portugal will play two 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
Get to know The Netherlands: 'Total Football'
The Netherlands will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.
The Netherlands will play a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Houston. Here's what you should know about the team and the country.



















