[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 767 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 767

     Celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation 
 Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming 
 the international community to North America for the first tournament 
                          hosted by 3 nations.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 11, 2026

    Mr. Welch (for himself and Mr. Cramer) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
                           and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation 
 Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming 
 the international community to North America for the first tournament 
                          hosted by 3 nations.

Whereas soccer is the most popular sport in the world, with an estimated fan 
        base of 3,500,000,000 people across every continent;
Whereas soccer remains the most accessible sport on the planet, requiring only a 
        ball and a field of play, which allows it to serve as a universal 
        language for people of all ages and backgrounds;
Whereas the 1994 Federation Internationale de Football Association (referred to 
        in this preamble as ``FIFA'') World Cup, which was hosted by the United 
        States, remains the most attended tournament in history, with 3,600,000 
        spectators;
Whereas the legacy of the 1994 FIFA World Cup fundamentally changed the 
        trajectory of soccer in the United States, leading directly to the 1996 
        launch of Major League Soccer and the creation of new professional 
        pathways for players from the United States;
Whereas the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a milestone in sporting history as the 
        first edition to feature an expanded field of 48 national teams and a 
        record 104 matches;
Whereas, for the first time in the history of the competition, the FIFA World 
        Cup will be jointly hosted by 3 nations, the United States, Canada, and 
        Mexico; and
Whereas the ``United Bid'' of our 3 nations exemplifies the spirit of 
        continental unity and cooperation among our great neighbors, with 
        matches scheduled across 16 iconic host cities, including 11 in the 
        United States, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) welcomes the world's fans and players to the United 
        States, Canada, and Mexico for the 2026 Federation 
        Internationale de Football Association World Cup;
            (2) thanks our neighbors and partners, Canada and Mexico, 
        for their historic collaboration in bringing the world's most 
        popular tournament back to North America;
            (3) honors the decades of peace and prosperity grounded in 
        mutual respect that have characterized the relations between 
        our 3 nations, making possible our joint hosting of the 
        tournament;
            (4) recognizes the 16 host cities for their dedication to 
        providing a ``home team'' atmosphere for fans and players from 
        all 48 participating nations;
            (5) commits to upholding equal access to the tournament for 
        teams, media, and fans of all nations and equal protection 
        under the laws of the United States, acknowledging the heritage 
        of the United States of freedom and justice on our 250th 
        anniversary; and
            (6) supports the continued use of sports as a banner of 
        peace, friendship, and fair competition to unite a diverse 
        global public.
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