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Why eleven players and not ten or twelve Houston This is how squads balance attack midfield defense and one hero in goal so the game stays fair and fast #WorldCup2026 #FWC26Houston @thetremag

Houston, meet your four soccer jobs on one field. Forwards hunt goals, mids steer the game, defenders block danger, keepers save the day. @fifaworldcup @fifa #WorldCup2026 #WeAre26 #FWC26Houston #WeAreHouston #football #futbol #futeb #adidasfootball @visitsugarland @thetremag

Kits are uniforms cleats are boots and shin guards are armor Gear is more than drip it keeps players moving in Houston heat #WorldCup2026 #FWC26Houston #WeAreHouston @thetremag

Strikers live for goals and big stage moments. Meet the finishers turning half chances into Houston history. #WorldCup2026 #FWC26Houston #WeAreHouston #football @thetremag

Sugar Land youth and adult leagues are already in World Cup mode turning cul de sacs into training grounds and watch parties #WorldCup2026 #FWC26Houston #WeAreHouston @visitsugarland @thetremag

Forty eight teams one trophy and a whole lot of H Town flavor Here is how new fans can pick a squad and a schedule #WorldCup2026 #FWC26Houston #WeAreHouston @thetremag

Fan Fest is global Houston in one place. Texas BBQ DJs and families learning the game together #WorldCup2026 #FWC26Houston #WeAreHouston #football @thetremag

Houston bars turn into mini stadiums when the World Cup hits H Town Here are the best spots for big screens cold drinks and real local atmosphere #WorldCup2026 #FWC26Houston #WeAreHouston @thetremag