Local kick-off times, channels and host-venue info for Houston.
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In Houston, every 2026 FIFA World Cup match airs free on FOX (English) or Telemundo (Spanish), with FOX One and Peacock streaming the same feeds for cord-cutters. Houston is one of eleven US host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 5 matches scheduled at NRG Stadium.
Houston is on Central (CDT), 1 hours behind Eastern. The four standard 2026 World Cup kick-off windows translate as follows: a noon ET kick-off lands at 11:00 AM CT; a 3:00 PM ET kick-off lands at 2:00 PM CT; a 6:00 PM ET kick-off lands at 5:00 PM CT; a 9:00 PM ET kick-off lands at 8:00 PM CT. The lunchtime and afternoon slots are particularly friendly for daytime viewing in this market, while the late slot finishes well before midnight.
Houston is one of eleven US host markets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. NRG Stadium in the NRG Park complex, just south of the Texas Medical Center, has a tournament capacity of 72,220 and hosts 5 group-stage matches. Local viewers without a ticket can still catch every match free over-the-air on FOX (English) or Telemundo (Spanish) — the same broadcast feeds available anywhere in the United States, with the local kick-off times shown on this site automatically adjusted to your time zone.
| Match | CT | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil vs Morocco | Sat Jun 13, 5:00 PM | FOX Telemundo Peacock |
| England vs Croatia | Wed Jun 17, 3:00 PM | FOX Telemundo Peacock |
| Belgium vs Iran | Sun Jun 21, 2:00 PM | FS1 UNIVERSO Peacock |
| South Africa vs South Korea | Wed Jun 24, 8:00 PM | FS1 UNIVERSO Peacock |
| Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Sat Jun 27, 6:30 PM | FS1 UNIVERSO Peacock |
Every match airs free over-the-air on either FOX or Telemundo — a $20 indoor antenna is enough to pull in both networks in any major US metro within reach of a broadcast tower. For streaming, FOX One carries the English feed without a cable login, while Peacock ($7.99/mo) simulcasts every Spanish broadcast. Cable streamers YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo all carry FOX, FS1, Telemundo and UNIVERSO, plus the Fox Sports 4K channel for USMNT matches, both semifinals and the July 19 final.
See the full US channel guide for all 104 World Cup matches →