Years in the making, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived in Space City—and Houstonia has been covering every angle of it. We’ve profiled the superfans who were here long before the world started paying attention, mapped out where to eat near NRG Stadium, broken down the numbers behind Houston's biggest sporting event ever, and put together everything a first-timer needs to know before kickoff. Consider this your starting lineup for one of the most historic moments in Houston sports history.