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Ronaldo fever hits Houston as Portugal plays its first World Cup match in the city
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Michael Adkison , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The team's star player, who is 41 years old, is attempting to achieve a notable milestone.
Excitement is building in Houston as the city prepares to host Portugal's World Cup match. The team's star player, who is 41 years old, is attempting to achieve a notable milestone. Further details about the match are available from Houston Public Media.
The match is scheduled to take place at NRG Stadium, with another match set to occur there the following week. For more information about Portugal's World Cup matches in Houston, readers can consult the original source, which may provide additional context and updates about the team's schedule and activities in the city.
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Category: local Published: June 17, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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