[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3919]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  KANSAS CITY READY FOR FIFA WORLD CUP

  (Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, later this week, the FIFA World 
Cup will kick off here in the United States, and I could not be more 
excited for Kansas City to welcome the world.
  As the founder of the Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, I 
have had the opportunity to see firsthand just how much work has gone 
into preparing for this moment.
  Today, I thank everyone who helped to make this possible. From local 
leaders and small businesses to first responders, transit workers, 
volunteers, and organizers, countless people have spent years preparing 
for these next 5 weeks.
  The matches are going to bring excitement, visitors, and economic 
opportunity to the Kansas City metro area, but the impact will not end 
there. It is not going to end when the final whistle blows. The 
investments we have made in infrastructure, transportation, safety, and 
community development are things that are going to benefit Kansas City 
and our surrounding communities for generations to come.
  This is a chance to showcase what makes our community so special: our 
hospitality, our culture, our barbecue, our love of sports, and our 
ability to come together and accomplish really big things.
  The world is coming. Kansas City is ready. It is going to be an 
incredible celebration.

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