FIFA World Cup in Houston is 503 days away, and to mark the milestone, Houston and Harris County leaders held a news conference to discuss plans.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is now 500 days away from taking place in Houston. The World Cup is returning to the United States for the first time in more than three decades and Houston is front and center. HOUSTON - We're now 500 days away from FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place in the City of Houston.

FIFA engaged world-leading aerial film experts to capture the iconic locations and aspects of everyday life in Houston to promote the city hosting the 2026 World Cup. (FIFA/Harris County - Houston Spo

Houston is officially 500 days from hosting its first FIFA World Cup in the 95 years of the globe’s biggest tournament. Representatives of the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host Committee held a joint press conference Monday to celebrate that milestone,

In 500 days, the biggest FIFA World Cup ever will kick off in Mexico City. Three days later on June 14, 2026, AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host the first of its nine matches for the tournament, the most of any venue.