BBC's graphic mistakenly adds mountains to Houston during World Cup coverage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
During its 2026 World Cup coverage, the BBC erroneously displayed a mountain range behind Houston's NRG Stadium, a city known for its flat. The mix-up led to social media reactions, including humorous posts from the Houston Rockets and Houston Dynamo FC. Fans and local observers also chimed in with their takes on the BBC's geographic blunder. Aside from the unexpected graphics, Houston continues to host group stage matches as part of the tournament this summer.
- •BBC's graphic change sparked laughter and criticism on social media.
- •Houston has no mountain ranges nearby, sitting around 50 feet above sea level.
- •The BBC's error was noted during a studio segment promoting the World Cup.
- •Local teams reacted humorously, sharing posts about the fictional 'Houston Alps'.
- •The 2026 World Cup is being hosted across multiple cities in the U.S.
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — The Houston Alps? BBC's World Cup graphic gaffe draws laughs, criticism
"Purple mountain majesties exist outside of the Houston skyline, according to BBC's 2026 World Cup coverage.
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