Impact Houston 26

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Chevron and Impact Houston 26, the legacy initiative launched by the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Houston Host Committee with the Sports Authority Foundation, today unveiled in a ribbon-cutting ceremony a renovated, resilient soccer field at Mason Park as part of a broader series of upgrades and beautification efforts transforming the space. Inspired by Impact Houston 26’s new Sustainable Soccer Fields Toolkit, the reimagined Mason Park pitch demonstrates how communi

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Houston Host Committee is proud to advance the Green Corridor, an initiative to highlight resilience and sustainable transit across the 14-mile loop connecting FIFA World Cup 2026™ venues. The Green Corridor concept, which originated in 2024 with the Sustainability Subcommittee led by Elizabeth Carlson, unifies under one name the connected network of public transit routes, hike-and-bike trails and public spaces that link key areas in Houston and FIFA

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Houston Host Committee today unveiled FREEKICKS Soccer, a transformative new initiative launched under the Grow the Game pillar of Impact Houston 26, the Host Committee’s legacy program. FREEKICKS Soccer is an unprecedented, collaborative effort between the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Houston Host Committee, the City of Houston and Harris County Precincts 1-4, and the youth soccer community. It reflects the stewardship of Mayor John Whitmire, Commissioners R

New initiative will empower K-12 students around the Greater Houston area to participate in Host Committee-aligned sustainability projects and create a lasting environmental impact, with microgrant applications for schools open through February 27 Photo Credit to Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation HOUSTON, TEXAS – The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Houston Host Committee, in collaboration with the Sports Authority Foundation, is excited to announce the launch of Impact Houst

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Houston Host Committee and announce the Road to the Cup, Presented by Reliant, a 7v7 youth soccer tournament for boys and girls ages U11 through U18/19. The first stage of the competition, including group stage play and knockout rounds, will take place March 6-8. Teams in each age groups will compete to earn a place to play in a championship game at FIFA Fan Festival ™ during the initial weeks of FIFA World Cup 2026™. “The ‘Road to the Cup, Presented

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Houston Host Committee is excited to announce the launch of the “New Year, New Hou,” sustainability initiative that is designed to engage local hotels, restaurants and hospitality businesses in environmental action as Houston prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026™. Central to the Host Committee’s mission is utilizing this once-in-a-lifetime event to advance sustainability practices in Houston, both during and beyond the tournament, which will take place Ju

HOUSTON, TX — As Houston prepares to host FIFA World Cup 26™, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Houston Host Committee and the Sports Authority Foundation today announced the launch of Impact Houston 26. Impact Houston 26 is a collaboration between the Houston 2026 World Cup Host Committee and the Sports Authority Foundation to ensure that this once-in-a-generation event creates a legacy that lasts for decades. Impact Houston 26 will operate under The Sports Authority Foundation, a 501(