“Houston was an amazing venue; to my mind the 70,000 supporters inside the stadium had an electrifying effect on all of us”

“As arguably the most diverse region of this country, a place where 145 languages are spoken, where vastly different cultures co-exist, soccer is the common language”

“It’s important that when the game is over and people move on, that FIFA, the World Cup, leaves something here that will benefit the people in this city itself”

“Houston is football. There is such a diverse culture, and such an immense passion. I’ve seen it before, when they filled the stadium with thousands of fans for Copa America Centenario”

“Houston is the Energy Capital of the World for thermal and no-carbon sources; it is the global leader in medicine, it’s the home of NASA and 24 Fortune 500 companies. We are an incredibly innovative city”

“Houston is a world-class city whose diverse and passionate fan base is ready to host the world’s preeminent sporting event”