Houston-area transit riders can expect more frequent trains, expanded bus service and extended operating hours during the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO).

METRO announced plans to increase service across its system from June 7 through July 11, 2026, to accommodate the influx of visitors expected for the international tournament while continuing to serve daily riders.

"Our approach is not to build a system just for the event, but to strengthen the one Houston relies on every day and scale it to meet global demand without compromising service for our regular riders," METRO said in a statement.