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More tickets for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Houston now on sale

More tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will go on sale on Wednesday, April 22.

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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 50 days away, new ticket inventory has been made available to the general public, including the seven matches scheduled at "Houston Stadium," also known as Reliant Stadium.

According to a release, the new bloc of tickets went on sale starting at 10 am on Wednesday, April 22 via FIFA.com/tickets.

Matches at Houston Stadium will start with Germany vs. Curacao on June 14, Portugal vs. the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 17, Netherlands vs. Sweden on June 20, Portugal vs. Uzbekistan on June 23, and Cabo Verde versus Saudi Arabia on June 26.

The stadium will also host one Round of 32 match and one Round of 16 match.

At the start of sale, tickets will be available across categories 1 to 3 and the front-row seat categories, depending on the match.

The ticket drop is part of the ongoing Last-Minute Sales Phase, which runs until the end of the tournament and allows the general public to purchase tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.

Along with this set of tickets, additional tickets will continue to be released to the public on an ongoing basis up until the final on Sunday, July 19, subject to availability.

FIFA expects the ticket drop to draw high traffic, so fans can expect digital queues, which allow FIFA to improve the user experience once fans are admitted.

Users will be able to see the matches and categories for which tickets are available, select specific seats, and proceed with their purchase, receiving confirmation once payment is completed.

The ticket drop is also a reminder that FIFA.com/tickets is the official and preferred source for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets, and fans should check the site regularly for additional tickets that are made available on an ongoing basis.

Additionally, the official Resale/Exchange Marketplace is also available at FIFA.com/tickets for eligible ticket holders.

The platform enables fans who can no longer attend matches to sell their tickets to other fans in a secure and authorized environment, safeguarding against invalid or unauthorized resale.

To date, more than 5 million tickets have already been sold for 2026 FIFA World Cup, which would surpass the cumulative attendance record of 3.5 million set at the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

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WNBA returns to H-Town

Tilman Fertitta pays record $300M to bring Houston Comets back home

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Houston will soon welcome the return of a beloved local sports franchise. Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta’s company, Fertitta Entertainment, has reached an agreement to purchase WNBA franchise Connecticut Sun and relocate them to Houston as the Houston Comets.

Pending approval by the WNBA’s Board of Governors, the Houston Comets will begin playing at Toyota Center for the start of the 2027 WNBA season. The announcement confirms media reports of the deal that first circulated last week. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but many outlets, including ESPN, report the price as a record-breaking $300 million. PaperCity was first to report the news.

“My family and I are thrilled for the opportunity to bring the Houston Comets back to this incredible city,” Rockets alternate governor Patrick Fertitta said in a statement. “Houston has a proud championship history in the WNBA, with banners from the Comets’ four historic championship seasons still hanging in the rafters of Toyota Center. We believe the time is right to begin the next great era of Comets basketball, and we look forward to working with the WNBA as we move through this process.”

As Fertitta notes, the Comets were one of the WNBA’s original franchises and won its first four championships from 1997-2000. The team disbanded in 2008. Currently, the WNBA has 13 teams with two more coming, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, that will bring the league to 15 when they begin play in May.

Fertitta Entertainment has launched houstoncomets.com as a source for news and information about the team’s revival. Fans may place a $99 deposit on a membership that will give them access to season tickets. WNBA Houston merchandise is also available.

“This is an exciting time for our organization as we welcome the WNBA back to the City of Houston and revive the legacy of the Comets,” president of business operations Gretchen Sheirr added. "The momentum and enthusiasm have been evident through the overwhelming interest from fans and the business community, all eager to support the return of this franchise. It is a true testament to the continued growth and investment in women’s sports, which deserve a place on the world’s biggest stages. We cannot wait for the Comets to begin their next chapter — reigniting the passion of their loyal fans while inspiring a new generation.”

Tilman Fertitta, currently the U.S. Ambassador to Italy, has a net worth of $11.7 billion, according to the recently released Forbes World Billionaires list. In addition to the Rockets, his extensive holdings include hospitality company Landry’s, Inc., the Golden Nugget casino chain, the Post Oak Hotel, and River Oaks District.

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