Group EFT
GERGermany
7 – 1HT 3–1
CUWCuraçao
FIFA Venue: Houston Stadium
NRG Stadium
Houston’s retractable-roof home of the Texans keeps the Texas heat out and the atmosphere in, hosting group and knockout fixtures through the tournament.
Capacity72,000
Opened
RoofRetractable
HostsGroup & knockout matches
About the stadium
Opened in 2002 as the first NFL venue with a retractable roof, NRG Stadium keeps Houston’s heat and humidity outside while preserving a charged atmosphere. It is home to the Houston Texans and a fixture on the international football calendar.
It hosted the 2016 Copa América Centenario semi-final and a 2024 Copa América quarter-final, and welcomes World Cup football across the group and knockout rounds in 2026.
Signature feature
The first NFL stadium built with a retractable roof, opened in 2002.Quick facts
TenantsHouston Texans (NFL)
Playing surfaceNatural grass
ArchitectPopulous
Construction cost$352 million
World Cup 2026 role
Houston stages group-stage and knockout matches through the tournament.
Memorable matches
•Copa América Quarter-finalFull Time
Argentina1 – 14–2 pensEcuador
“Emiliano Martínez’s saves sent Argentina through.”
•Copa América Group StageFull Time
Colombia2 – 1Paraguay
•Copa América Centenario Semi-finalFull Time
Argentina4 – 0United States
“A Messi free-kick made him Argentina’s all-time top scorer.”
Location
Houston, Texas
United States
Public transitMETRORail Red Line to Stadium Park
AirportWilliam P. Hobby (HOU) · ~15 min
Stadium
Frequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of NRG Stadium?
- NRG Stadium holds 72,000 spectators.
- Where is NRG Stadium located?
- NRG Stadium is in Houston, Texas, United States.
- What World Cup 2026 matches are played at NRG Stadium?
- NRG Stadium hosts 7 World Cup 2026 matches.