FIFA World Cup 2026™ Houston Host Committee announce Road to the Cup, Presented by Reliant 7v7 Youth Soccer Tournament

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 by Reliant’ is more than a competition, it's about creating unforgettable experiences for youth players across the South Texas region,” said Chris Canetti, President of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Houston Host Committee. “Giving these young athletes the chance to play at FIFA Fan Festival will connect them with the largest sporting event in the world in a way that they will never forget.”

Registration is open now at fwc26houston.com/7v7 until January 23 and will require a team entry fee of $750. The Road to the Cup, Presented by Reliant 7v7 tournament is sanctioned by the South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA) and is open to any team in good standing with a member organization of the US Soccer Federation. Information on tournament rules and procedures will also be available at fwc26houston.com/7v7.

“As a FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee Host City Supporter, we are thrilled to be part of celebrating the world’s premier soccer event in our hometown and growing the game in the communities where our customers live and work,” said Mark Parsons, Senior Vice President of Reliant and head of Texas Energy, NRG. “This tournament will create the soccer experience of a lifetime for young athletes across South Texas and we could not be more excited to be part of it.”