World Cup Draw: Which teams will play in Houston?

Plus: New details expected in A&M student's death

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2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Find out which teams could be playing in Houston next year

After months of excitement about the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston, it's finally time to learn which teams could be playing at NRG Stadium in June and July. 

 

 

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Photo by: GoFundMe How to watch the Tony Buzbee news conference on Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera's death Investigators have said evidence suggests she died by suicide. But Aguilera's mother said she believes someone killed her daughter.

 

Photo by: Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press President Trump awarded the first FIFA Peace Prize during World Cup draw President Donald Trump is the first winner of the award, which FIFA and FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced in November.

 

Photo by: Kirk Sides, Houston Chronicle Five things to know about Alief, Houston's largest neighborhood Alief is home to a huge community of immigrants from all over the world. Here's what to know about Houston's largest neighborhood. Demographics: Why Alief's population is declining

 

Photo by: J.C. Reid, Contributor The Southern barbecue dish born from scraps — and why Texans should try it American barbecue was built on making the most of leftover hog parts. Here's where to find great hash in Texas.

 

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Dan Patrick wants to give babies $1K in Texas version of 'Trump accounts'

The top Republican said the "New Little Texan Savings Fund" will be a top priority when lawmakers return to Austin in 2027. Read More

 

Elon Musk's Starlink set for windfall under Trump broadband changes

Instead of fiber-optic cables, 27% of the more than 240,000 Texas locations set to be connected through the rural broadband program will be served by satellite networks like Starlink. Read More

 

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Opinion

Photo by: Sharon Steinmann, Houston Chronicle Show some courage, Mayor Whitmire. This undocumented mother did. | Editorial In the passionate immigration debate at City Hall, one mother showed Mayor John Whitmire what genuine moral courage looks like. Read More

 

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Photo by: Ric Tapia, Getty Images NBC's Cris Collinsworth breaks down key Texans-Chiefs showdown in prime time Read More   Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle Landen Williams-Callis named finalist for Gatorade National Player of the Year Read More

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