Despite being an indoor facility, Houston Stadium may be impacted by heavy rainfall during Wednesday afternoon’s 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The first storm of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season is expected to bring heavy bands of rain into southeast Texas which could affect travel to the stadium.
A flood warning has been put into effect by the National Weather Service with rainfall up to multiple inches possible for the area.
The warning lapses around the time of kickoff for the match, potentially making it tough to travel for fans.
Images in Houston already show wet conditions for the fans outside, which will not affect them once they get inside the stadium.
The worst of the rainfall is expected to remain offshore as the storm moves into Louisiana and Mississippi.
Heavy rainfall in Houston, Texas may affect fans arriving for Wednesday’s World Cup match
The game should not be affected as Houston Stadium has a retractable roof
Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Portugal against the Democratic Republic of the Congo
