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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Heads up, H-Town! We now know which countries will be coming to Houston for the group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA released the following schedule on Saturday morning:
- June 14: Germany vs. Curacao
- June 17: Portugal vs. TBD*
- June 20: Netherlands vs. TBD*
*Opponents are to be determined based on a playoff that will be held in March.
- June 23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
- June 26: Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia
SEE ALSO: How does the FIFA World Cup draw work?
Houston also hosts a Round of 32 match and a Round of 16 match.
All matches will be played at NRG Stadium.
The next random selection draw for fans to buy tickets opens on Thursday, Dec. 11.
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The World Cup draw began Friday with U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney selecting the balls of their own countries.
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