The FIFA World Cup 2026 is now 500 days away from taking place in Houston. The World Cup is returning to the United States for the first time in more than three decades and Houston is front and center. HOUSTON - We're now 500 days away from FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place in the City of Houston.

Houston is officially 500 days from hosting its first FIFA World Cup in the 95 years of the globe’s biggest tournament. Representatives of the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host Committee held a joint press conference Monday to celebrate that milestone,

With about 500 days until Houston hosts seven World Cup matches, sports officials said plans are almost complete for updates to NRG Stadium. The changes will bring the facility into compliance with FIFA standards.

Eleven host cities in the United States are beginning to countdown to the FIFA World Cup, a 39-day soccer tournament that will kick start June 11, 2026.

Houston provided a World Cup update as the global even is a mere 500 days away. When the 2026 World Cup starts, seven matches will be played in 20 days inside of Houston's NRG Stadium. City leaders are sharing their excitement for the World Cup and details on some of the projects in the horizon.