Aramco Announced as Official Houston World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter™

HOUSTON – The FIFA World Cup 26 Houston™ Host Committee is proud to welcome Aramco as an Official Supporter of the Houston World Cup 2026 Host City.

In 2024, Aramco became a Major Worldwide Partner of FIFA, supporting major tournaments including the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Building on that worldwide partnership, Aramco is now also joining as a Houston Host City Supporter, strengthening its role in bringing the world’s biggest sporting event to Houston while ensuring a meaningful and lasting community impact. 

“As a Major Worldwide Partner of FIFA, Aramco has already shown strong efforts to support the FIFA World Cup on the world stage,” said Chris Canetti, President of the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston™ Host Committee. “Now, as a Houston Host City Supporter, Aramco is deepening that ambition right here in our community. Their support will help us deliver a world-class event while creating programs and initiatives that leave a lasting legacy for Houston.” 

Aramco has a long-standing relationship with the city of Houston, dating back more than 50 years, and activities in the US include cutting edge R&D, innovative research partnerships and impactful community initiatives. 

“Our partnership with the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston™ Host Committee reflects Aramco’s enduring ambition to support Houston and contribute to the success of this global event,” said Ahmed S. Al Mulhem, President of Aramco Americas. “We’re proud to extend our global partnership with FIFA to the local level, helping bring the excitement of the FIFA World Cup to the city we call home, uniting and inspiring our community.” 

Houston will host seven matches during FIFA World Cup 2026™. The FIFA World Cup 26 Houston™ Host Committee is dedicated to not only showcasing elite soccer matches, but also engaging the city and region through its legacy program, which promotes soccer development and advances sustainability.  

About FIFA World Cup 26™   

FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the biggest sporting event ever, with three Host Countries, 16 Host Cities, 48 teams and 104 matches uniting an entire continent to showcase a momentous new tournament format. With more countries, cities, teams, and games, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the most inclusive tournament ever, engaging millions of fans across 16 unique stadiums and billions worldwide. The tournament will take place in June and July 2026. For the latest FIFA World Cup 26™ information please visit the FIFA World Cup 26™ website. For media representatives wishing to stay up-to-date on all things 2026, please register via the FIFA Media Hub.     

About the Harris County–Houston Sports Authority   

The Harris County-Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) is responsible for approving upgrades and servicing the debt of the world-class facilities it was created to build. To support this primary mission, HCHSA is a leading proponent in attracting sporting events to Houston and promoting the city as a home for sports-related activities. This ultimately results in enhancing Houston's economic development, improving the quality of life for its residents, and maintaining the city and county as a premier destination for marquee events.