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Houston just finished hosting its final World Cup match. Here’s what happens next
By Michael Adkison at Houston Public Media
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
In the coming days, FIFA will tear down and move out of NRG Stadium. Houston’s World Cup host committee is now shifting its focus almost entirely to its FIFA Fan Festival, which runs through the end of the tournament July 19.
Key takeaway Houston’s World Cup host committee is now shifting its focus almost entirely to its FIFA Fan Festival, which runs through the end of the tournament July 19.
Why this matters in Spring
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Category: events ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the coming days, FIFA will tear down and move out of NRG Stadium. Houston’s World Cup host committee is now shifting its focus almost entirely to its FIFA Fan Festival, which runs through the end of the tournament July 19.
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