Houston's 2026 World Cup Preparations: Scale, Impact, and Logistics

KHOU 11October 5, 20255 min350 views

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Scale of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

⚽ The 2026 FIFA World Cup is an expanded format, growing from 32 to 48 teams, resulting in 104 matches.
🏟️ Houston is set to host seven matches, more than any other Canadian city and the third-most of any host city.
💰 The event is projected to bring half a million visitors to Houston, generating an estimated $1.5 billion in economic impact.
📈 This scale is described as being larger than any event Houston has hosted before, equating to

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