Sunday\u2019s match puts the Bayou City on the global stage, drawing international fans and spotlighting Houston\u2019s big-event credentials<\/p>\n
FIFA Fan Festival in Houston, Texas (Rachel Drickamer, HCHSA 2026)<\/p>\n
HOUSTON \u2013 Houston is taking another step onto soccer\u2019s biggest stage Sunday, as the city hosts its first game of the FIFA World Cup. Germany, a 4-time World Cup champion, takes on Cura\u00e7ao, who is making their World Cup debut. Matchup starts at 12 p.m. CT at Houston Stadium.<\/p>\n
The game brings an international spotlight to Houston, as city leaders have been planning year-round<\/a> to transform Houston with the venue infrastructure, security footprint and transit planning required for a tournament of this scale. Beyond the action on the field, the match is expected to draw traveling supporters and local fans alike, boosting activity for nearby hotels, bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n Useful links for Sunday\u2019s game<\/p>\n Weather Timeline<\/p>\n Traffic & Transportation<\/p>\n Security & Alerts<\/p>\n FIFA Fan Fest<\/p>\n Watch Parties<\/p>\n Houston Sports Daily<\/p>\n More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n