United States

Houston

NRG Stadium

Matches

Capacity

72,220

Group stage Round of 32 Round of 16

Built

2002

Surface

Natural grass (overlay)

Roof

Retractable

Home of

Houston Texans (NFL)

First NFL stadium with a retractable roof; hosted Super Bowls XXXVIII and LI.

About the venue

Home of the NFL's Houston Texans, NRG Stadium has been a regular host of major football events since opening in 2002, including three matches at the 2016 Copa America Centenario. The retractable roof and unusually steep stands give it a strong indoor atmosphere despite the open feel.

01 – Matches here

Match list

All times ET

Matchday 1

Sun, Jun 14

7–1Full time

🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇨🇼 Curaçao

Group E Matchday 1

Matchday 1

Wed, Jun 17

1–1Full time

🇵🇹 Portugal vs 🇨🇩 DR Congo

Group K Matchday 1

Matchday 2

Sat, Jun 20

5–1Full time

🇳🇱 Netherlands vs 🇸🇪 Sweden

Group F Matchday 2

Matchday 2

Tue, Jun 23

5–0Full time

🇵🇹 Portugal vs 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Group K Matchday 2

Matchday 3

Fri, Jun 26

0–0Full time

🇨🇻 Cape Verde vs 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Group H Matchday 3

Round of 32

Mon, Jun 29

2–1Full time

🇧🇷 Brazil vs 🇯🇵 Japan

Round of 16

Sat, Jul 4

13:00 ET 12:00 · Houston

🇨🇦 Canada vs 🇧🇷 Brazil

02 – Host city news

Match Report · Mon, Jun 29

Martinelli Stoppage-Time Winner Sends Brazil Past Japan

Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute to give Brazil a 2-1 comeback win over Japan at NRG Stadium in Houston, after Kaishu Sano had put Japan ahead in the first half.

Match Report · Fri, Jun 26

Cape Verde Reach Last 32 After Goalless Draw With Saudi Arabia

A 0-0 draw at NRG Stadium in Houston was enough for Cape Verde to finish second in Group H and advance to the round of 32, while Saudi Arabia exit the tournament.

Match Report · Tue, Jun 23

Ronaldo Double Leads Portugal Rout of Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0 in Group K, with Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leao also on the scoresheet.

Match Report · Sat, Jun 20

Brobbey and Gakpo Doubles Power Netherlands Past Sweden

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored twice as the Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in Group F in Houston, with Anthony Elanga grabbing a consolation.

Match Report · Wed, Jun 17

Portugal Held by Spirited DR Congo in Group K Opener

Joao Neves struck early but Yoane Wissa levelled on the stroke of half-time as DR Congo earned a 1-1 draw against Portugal in their World Cup opener in Houston.

News · Tue, Jun 16

FIFA Clears Referee Over Gesture During Germany Game

FIFA found no breach after support VAR official Shaun Evans was accused of making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign during Germany’s opener; Evans said it was an involuntary twitch.

02 – Other host cities