HOUSTON - As Houston prepares to host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, soccer fans now have official host-city gear to match the anticipation.
Houston merchandise unveiled
What we know:
FIFA on Monday released a Houston-specific merchandise collection through its online store, spotlighting the city’s role as one of the busiest U.S. venues in the expanded 48-team tournament.
The drop features a bold "26 Houston" graphic design and a mix of apparel and accessories designed around a vibrant blue and gold color palette.
The collection includes unisex and youth hoodies, T-shirts, caps, scarves and collectible keepsakes.
Several items incorporate blue and gold colorways and stylized "26 Houston" graphics alongside the FIFA World Cup Trophy emblem. Prices range from $12 for accessories such as pins and magnets to $100 for adult hooded sweatshirts.
2026 World Cup Schedule: Matches at Houston Stadium
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The merchandise launch comes as Houston finalizes preparations for its tournament schedule. Houston Stadium, the temporary FIFA tournament name for NRG Stadium under FIFA’s sponsorship-neutral policy, will host seven matches: five group-stage games, one Round of 32 match-ups on June 29 and a Round of 16 match on July 4.
2026 group-stage fixtures include:
- Sunday, June 14: Germany vs. Curaçao
- Wednesday, June 17: Portugal vs. DOC/JAM/NCL
- Saturday, June 20: Netherlands vs. UKR/SWE/POL/ALB
- Tuesday, June 23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
- Friday, June 26: Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia
Fans in Houston are expected to see global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo twice during the group stage as Portugal takes the pitch.
With 104 matches across the United States, Mexico and Canada, the 2026 tournament will be the largest in World Cup history. Houston, with a capacity of roughly 72,000 and a retractable roof providing climate-controlled conditions, is positioned as one of the most active American host cities.
FIFA World Cup schedule 2026: Teams for Houston group-stage games revealed
All 2026 Houston World Cup matches have been revealed, featuring teams and players from around the world. Here is the schedule.
What's next:
For supporters eager to begin the countdown, the newly released Houston merchandise offers an early way to display host-city pride before kickoff.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the FIFA Store.