The upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature seven matches in Houston at NRG Stadium, which will be renamed Houston Stadium during the tournament. For the Democratic Republic of Congo, theyre going to be in Houston for the majority of their downtime, making the Houston SaberCats Stadium their home base and training facility during the tournament. When speaking with representatives of the Houston Host Committee, they shared what theyre most looking forward to when having the Congolese team in South Houston. FBI previews World Cup security hub in Houston: Drones, cyber threats and real-time intel sharingIt means their needs, its primarily a training site, theyre not necessarily here for recreation or for sightseeing, theyre here to train and prepare for the World Cup so to have a nice private secluded facility with a brand new pitch I dont think you could ask for much more really, said John Robbins, VP of Operations for FIFA World Cup 26 Houston. I want them to have a fantastic time in Houston and at this facility and feel like the support they receive from the Houston training center, the staff, residents, anyone who engages with their team, their players, their fans, while in Houston was the best it could be. D.R. Congo will open up its World Cup schedule against Portugal on June 17th at Houston Stadium at Noon.