Men in Blazers to Host World Cup Countdown Event with J.J. Watt

Soccer media company partners with Houston Texans legend for 99-day World Cup kickoff celebration

Jan. 31, 2026 at 9:55am

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The popular soccer media company Men in Blazers is hosting a special World Cup countdown event on March 4 at Rice University in Houston, with former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt as the featured guest. The event, titled "The Men in Blazers Countdown Tour: 99 Days Out LIVE from Houston with J.J. Watt," will take place 99 days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a nod to Watt's famous jersey number during his NFL career.

Why it matters

The event is part of the buildup to the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Houston is one of the official host cities, and the partnership between Men in Blazers and J.J. Watt is expected to generate significant interest and excitement for the global soccer tournament in the local community.

The details

Tickets for the event are priced at $25, and it will take place at Brockman Hall for Opera at Rice University. The news of the event comes after Houston's local World Cup host committee and Rice announced that the university would be an official host city supporter for the 2026 tournament.

  • The event is scheduled for March 4, 2026, which is 99 days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The players

Men in Blazers

A popular soccer media company that started as a podcast in 2010 and has grown into a leading voice in the sport in the United States.

J.J. Watt

A former defensive end for the Houston Texans of the NFL, known for his charitable work and popularity in the Houston community.

Rice University

The host venue for the Men in Blazers World Cup countdown event, and an official host city supporter for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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What’s next

Tickets for the event are now on sale, and more details about the program and special guests are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The partnership between the popular soccer media company Men in Blazers and Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt is expected to generate significant excitement and interest in the local community for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.