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NRG Stadium to be renamed for World Cup 2026 in Houston

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

NRG Stadium to be renamed for World Cup 2026 in Houston

Summary

NRG Stadium in Houston will be temporarily renamed ‘Houston Stadium’ for the duration of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which begins June 11. The stadium, home to the NFL's Houston Texans, will comply with FIFA regulations prohibiting sponsor names during the tournament. It will host several group matches and knockout stage games featuring teams like Portugal and Germany. The full tournament runs until July 19, with the first match on U.S. soil scheduled for June 12 between the U.S. men's national team and Paraguay.

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Status Watch

•NRG Stadium renamed 'Houston Stadium' for FIFA World Cup 2026.
•Tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 across North America.
•Houston Stadium will host multiple group and knockout stage matches.
•First U.S. match features the U.S. vs. Paraguay on June 12.
•Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal set to play at the venue twice.

Latest Updates

12:30 PMYahoo Sports — The major sporting stadium being renamed for FIFA World Cup 2026 next week

What they're saying

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One of the most iconic stadiums in the US is set to be renamed when the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts next week. The US, of course, are one of three host countries alongside Canada and Mexico.
— Yahoo Sports

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