HOUSTON – Excitement is building in Houston’s Third Ward as major neighborhood improvements are set to begin ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Airbnb, recently selected as an official partner for the FIFA World Cup 2025, has announced a $1 million investment aimed at enhancing host cities, including Houston.
A community preparing for the world stage
Just steps from Texas Southern University, work will soon begin along the 14-mile Columbia Tap Trail. Residents say they hope the upgrades will spark long-term growth long after the World Cup crowds head home.
For many who call the Third Ward home, the anticipation isn’t just about hosting the world’s most-watched sporting event, it’s about what the improvements could mean for daily life…