WC26
⚽ MATCH 23 • GROUP STAGE
🇵🇹
Portugal
VS
🏳️
FIFA Playoff Winner 1
📅 June 17, 20269:00 PM ET🏟️ NRG Stadium

📍 Houston - Key Locations

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72,220
Capacity
GOOD
Transit Rating
IAH
Airport
USA
Country

🇵🇹 Portugal

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #7
  • WC Appearances: 8
  • Best Finish: Third Place (1966)
  • Coach: Roberto Martínez
  • Confederation: UEFA

⭐ Key Players

Cristiano Ronaldo
Forward
Al-Nassr FC
Bruno Fernandes
Midfielder
Manchester United
Bernardo Silva
Midfielder
Manchester City
Rafael Leão
Winger
AC Milan

🎉 Fan Culture

Portuguese fan culture is patriotic and vocal, with fans known for waving large national flags and adopting the unofficial team motto, 'Força Portugal'. Support is strongest in the large expat communities globally.

🎵 "A Portuguesa (National Anthem)"

🏳️ FIFA Playoff Winner 1

Playoff Team - TBD

This team will be determined after the March 2026 playoffs.

🎟️ Going to this match?

Get everything you need in one place - complete travel guide, transit tips, lodging recommendations, and more.

🚇 Getting to NRG Stadium

GOOD TRANSIT

METRORail Red Line to NRG Park station. 25 min from downtown.

✅ RECOMMENDED

Public Transit

METRORail Red Line to NRG Park station. 25 min from downtown.

⚠️ USE CAUTION

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

  • • Surge pricing on match days
  • • Long waits post-match
❌ NOT RECOMMENDED

Driving

  • • Heavy traffic
  • • Limited parking

💡 Pro Tips

• Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
• Check weather - Hot & humid! June highs 34°C (93°F)
• Have backup transportation plan
• Download transit apps in advance

🏨 Where to Stay in Houston

💎 LUXURY

Galleria/Uptown

$200-450

Shopping & dining

⭐ MID-RANGE

Downtown

$150-300

Near rail

💰 BUDGET

Medical Center/NRG

$100-200

Near stadium

📍 All Lodging Areas

Galleria/Uptown
$200-450
Downtown
$150-300
Medical Center/NRG
$100-200

🔍 Search Available Lodging in Houston

🌤️ Weather & Safety

☀️ Weather

Hot & humid! June highs 34°C (93°F). Thunderstorms common.

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • METRORail is convenient
  • Stay hydrated
  • AC everywhere - bring a light jacket indoors

🎉 Fan Festival

East Downtown (EaDo)

Official FIFA Fan Festival location in Houston. Watch matches on big screens, enjoy live entertainment, food, and connect with fans from around the world.

📅 Other Matches in Houston

📅 PHASE 2 / UPDATES

This page will be updated

This site contains all the known information to date as of December 2025. We will be updating these pages in March 2026 after the qualifier playoffs and again in May 2026 when all the official and unofficial fan fest activities are published.

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Portugal vs FIFA Playoff Winner 1 | Match 23 | Houston - World Cup 2026