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.

With about 500 days until Houston hosts seven World Cup matches, sports officials said plans are almost complete for updates to NRG Stadium. The changes will bring the facility into compliance with FIFA standards.

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 Sports Author

Monday marked 500 days until the start of FIFA World Cup 2026. To mark the occasion, more than a dozen Houston-area leaders spoke about how well local preparations are going with seven games of the bi