Houston's Official FIFA World Cup Host City Poster Design Revealed

FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston

• ⚽ Houston is preparing to host seven matches at NRG Stadium for the FIFA World Cup, with significant excitement building.
• 🗓️ The tournament is scheduled to take place next summer, with organizers providing updates on hosting plans.

Football Fiesta FanFest

• 📍 A FanFest, named "Football Fiesta," will be located south of Shell Energy Stadium in East Downtown.
• 🌳 The FanFest will transform green space and parking lots into a large viewing party area, anticipating over 300,000 attendees.

Official Host City Poster

• 🎨 Local artist Stephanie Leal's design has been selected as Houston's official FIFA World Cup Host City Poster.
• 🖼️ The artwork features iconic Houston imagery, including an astronaut playing with a soccer ball and a cowboy hat representing the rodeo.
• 🌟 Leal expressed immense honor and excitement about representing Houston through her artwork, hoping to see it on merchandise and billboards.

Economic Impact and Community Concerns

• 💰 The economic impact of the event on the region is projected to exceed $1.5 billion.
• 😟 Residents in East Downtown and near Energy Park have expressed concerns about potential traffic and access issues.
• 🤝 Organizers aim to implement best practices from events like the rodeo to manage traffic effectively for residents.

Local Business Involvement

• 📈 The Harris County Houston Sports Authority is promoting a "By Houston, By Houston" program to encourage local business participation.
• 💻 Businesses can register on the Sports Authority's website to be notified of contract opportunities during the World Cup.