November 11, 2025
Next summer, Houston’s NRG Stadium will host seven 2026 FIFA World Cup games over the span of three weeks — a feat the city has been preparing for since it was announced in 2022.
An event of this magnitude has plenty of positive implications, including helping Houston position itself as a “world-class city.” We spoke to Steven Craig, University of Houston economics professor, and Ben Williams, Houston Soccer head coach, for their insights on how the World Cup could impact the Bayou City for years to come.