The FIFA World Cup Houston Host Committee celebrated the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup being one year away with an event Wednesday at Post Houston. "In one year, we're going to have the greatest sporting event ever in Houston," said John Arnold, chairman of the host committee.

The countdown is on. With one year to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, countdown clocks were unveiled in the 16 host cities, with things kicking off in Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11. That moment will make the stadium the first ever to host three opening matches in World Cup history.

June 11 marks one year until the 2026 FIFA World Cup​, which will be played in Philadelphia and other cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada.