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Michael Adkison

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Brazil, Japan fans turn out for down-to-the-wire World Cup knockout match in Houston

More than 1,000 Brazil fans marched to NRG Stadium on Monday morning, solidifying the team's status as having one of the most devoted fan bases in the world. Brazil scored a late goal against Japan to

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 29, 2026 · government

Underdog Cape Verde soccer team will make their final bid in Houston to advance in World Cup

Cape Verde began the 2026 FIFA World Cup ranked 67th in the world. Then it held off the number two team from scoring against them.

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Brazil and Japan will play in Houston to open the World Cup’s knockout rounds

The two national soccer teams are expected to bring with them to Houston a broad base of supporters for the round-of-32 match, scheduled for noon Monday, June 29, at NRG Stadium.

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Las Vegas woman accused of running illegal multi-million-dollar healthcare scheme in Pearland, prosecutors say

Marizel Yukee is accused of providing medically unnecessary allografts to patients while receiving kickbacks, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Her case is one prosecutors are citing as part of

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 24, 2026 · local

The Houston rodeo is building a new $300 million arena complex, but promises it’s not leaving NRG Park

The new space will “complement, not replace” operations at NRG Park, but it will move many of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo competitions and livestock shows off site.

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 24, 2026 · parks

Houston fans cheer for U.S. World Cup team despite heat advisory

Hundreds of fans visited the FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown to cheer for the U.S. men’s soccer team on Friday. Many of them were seen strutting through misters, fanning themselves, and sitting in

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 19, 2026 · local

Congo’s Cinderella story: How its World Cup tie in Houston was really a win for the Congolese diaspora

Congo's team, playing in the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century, held its own against Portugal, one of the top teams in the world. Congolese fans say the team's one goal was one

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 18, 2026 · library

Ronaldo fever hits Houston as Portugal plays its first World Cup match in the city

Portugal and its 41-year-old star, who is trying to become the first player to score goals in six different World Cup tournaments, will play at NRG Stadium again next week.

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 17, 2026 · local

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