FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston kids escort Germany, Curacao players to match
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22 members of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston got the opportunity of a lifetime. Samuel, Jeremiah, Grayson, and Lucas will escort one player from Germany or Curacao onto the pitch to start their match at the FIFA World Cup! Fox 26's Anthony Antoine spoke to the boys a day before their big day.

How Seattle is preparing for USMNT vs. Australia World Cup match on Juneteenth

Tens of thousands of people will be in the city and hundreds of millions of viewers around the world will watch Friday's match at Seattle Stadium.

Portugal, DR Congo FIFA World Cup match in Houston ends in 1-1 draw

Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo played to a draw in their FIFA World Cup group stage match in Houston on Wednesday.

Fans cheer on DR Congo at Houston watch party
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Fans cheered on DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup match against Portugal at a watch party in Houston.

FIFA World Cup hype continues in Houston
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The Congo-Portugal World Cup match continued in Houston in spite of the severe weather. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle was at a watch party for DR Congo, and Coco Dominguez gets a live look at the FIFA Fan Festival.

USA players want to lay off the 'Layup' chatter ahead of Australia matchup

One storyline has dominated the buildup to the U.S. men's national team's second World Cup match against Australia on Friday.  Specifically, one word. 

Portugal vs. DR Congo World Cup match Houston: Parking, bag policy, weather

Houston is hosting its second FIFA World Cup match at Houston Stadium, thsi time between Portugal vs. DR Congo on Wednesday. If you're headed to the match, here's everything you need to know from parking to stadium bag policy to weather.

Weather plans for FIFA World Cup events in Houston
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FIFA World Cup organizers and Houston leaders provided an update and insights on their weather plans as rainy weather has impacted the region.

FIFA World Cup organizers outline weather plans as Gulf system moves through region

FIFA World Cup organizers and Houston leaders say contingency plans are in place as rain and a tropical system move through the Gulf. Learn how Fan Fest weather evacuations work, what triggers delays and what fans can expect ahead of upcoming matches at Houston Stadium.

How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Wednesday, June 17

It's day seven of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico! Portugal takes on Congo DR, England goes up against Croatia, Ghana takes on Panama, and Uzbekistan takes on Colombia.

France vs. Senegal brings World Cup heavyweight clash to New York New Jersey Stadium

France and Senegal meet Tuesday at New York New Jersey Stadium in a Group I World Cup match expected to bring major crowds, transit demand and traffic impacts across the NYC area.

How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Tuesday, June 16

It's day six of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S.! France takes on Senegal. Iraq and Norway square off, Argentina takes on Algeria and Austria takes on Jordan. 

Some EaDo businesses see World Cup boost, others still waiting for fans to spend

Houston FIFA Fan Festival is drawing crowds to EaDo, but local businesses report mixed results. Some restaurants are seeing increased traffic from World Cup visitors, while others say road closures, parking challenges and access issues are hurting business.

FIFA World Cup: Weather threat looms ahead of Wednesday's match at Houston Stadium

With thousands of soccer fans expected to travel to Houston Stadium for Wednesday's FIFA Club World Cup match, local officials are closely monitoring a weather system that could bring heavy rainfall, street flooding and travel delays across the Houston area.