The Most Affordable World Cup Game in Texas

Now that the Super Bowl is over, it's time to focus on the main event of 2026: World Cup summer!

The excitement is building right here in the Lone Star state because Texas is officially hosting 16 matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes a semifinal and you can bet that it’s going to cost you.

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But if you’re trying to catch World Cup action in the Lone Star State without selling a kidney, there is one matchup that won’t completely wreck your budget.

Texas Is Hosting 16 World Cup Matches

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026, with games across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Texas alone is hosting 16 matches between Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth area- including a massive semifinal at AT&T Stadium which will be called Dallas Stadium (FIFA prohibits corporate sponsor titles).

The Cheapest World Cup Ticket in Texas

If you want the most affordable Texas ticket right now, look at Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia in Houston at Houston Stadium (AKA NRG Stadium). That match takes place on June 26 and tickets start at $216 on the secondary market! That’s the only Texas match currently listed under $500.

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It may not be the splashiest headline matchup (67 vs. 61 in FIFA rankings), but if your goal is simply to say “I went to the World Cup in Texas,” this is your golden ticket.

Expensive Texas World Cup Tickets

On the other end of the spectrum? The July 14 semifinal at AT&T Stadium is starting around $2,647. Most Texas matches are landing in the $800 to $1,100 range, especially games featuring powerhouses like:

• Netherlands vs. Japan
• England vs. Croatia
• Argentina vs. Austria

Mainly if they’re big names, they’re going to have a bigger price tag.

Houston vs. Dallas: Texas Soccer Showdown

Houston’s NRG Stadium and Arlington’s AT&T Stadium are both hosting group stage and knockout matches. Houston gets a solid lineup, including Germany, Portugal, and the Round of 16.

Dallas-Arlington? That’s where the semifinal drama happens.

Either way, Texas is getting some of the biggest global soccer moments in 2026.With 16 games in one state, Texas fans have more options than most.

You can splurge on a semifinal. You can aim for a knockout round. Or you can grab that $216 seat in Houston and just soak up the World Cup atmosphere.