If Houston does land the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as many as six matches could be played at NRG Stadium.
HOUSTON, Texas -- News about playing host to the biggest sporting event in the world first requires playing the waiting game.
"The selection process for the cities that will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 - the first edition to feature 48 teams and be held across three countries is ongoing," FIFA said in a statement to ABC13. ABC13 visited with Canetti at The Ion, flanked by ceramic soccer balls - part of the Art of Soccer campaign, a Houston 2026 initiative. Canetti feels like he's waiting forever for the ball to get rolling and learn if our city will be selected as one of 16 sites for the 2026 World Cup - an event to be played in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.Six matches could be played at NRG stadium if Houston's bid is selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Additionally, the last Super Bowl Houston hosted in 2017 had an economic impact, garnering $347,000,000. Canetti says the World Cup coming here would give more than a boost to our bottom line - it will leave a legacy.
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