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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έβš½ World Cup 2026

Houston

NRG Stadium

🏟️ Capacity: 72,220✈️ From $100

✈️ How to Get There

IAH

George Bush Intercontinental

United hub. ~25 miles from NRG Stadium. Rideshare or shuttle.

HOU

William P. Hobby

Southwest hub, closer to NRG (~10 miles). Budget-friendly option.

πŸ’° Average Flight Prices

Round-trip economy fares from major US cities. Book early β€” prices will rise closer to the tournament.

🏨 Where to Stay

Best neighborhoods near NRG Stadium:

  • 1.Medical Center/NRG area (closest)
  • 2.Downtown (hotels, nightlife)
  • 3.Montrose (trendy, diverse)
  • 4.The Heights (restaurants, bars)

πŸš‡ Getting Around

METRORail Red Line to NRG Park station. Expanded service on match days. Rideshare widely available.

πŸ’³ Best Credit Cards

United Explorer Card

IAH is United's hub, free checked bag, lounge passes

Top Pick

Capital One Venture X

2x on everything, no FTF for international fans

🍽️ Food & Drink

  • β€’Houston's legendary BBQ and Tex-Mex
  • β€’Chinatown on Bellaire Blvd (massive)
  • β€’Montrose craft cocktail bars
  • β€’NRG Stadium's Texas-sized concessions

πŸŽ‰ Fan Zone

Expected fan zone at Discovery Green park downtown and NRG Park surrounding areas.

⚽ Book Your Houston World Cup Trip

Search flights now β€” prices will only go up as the tournament approaches.