[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H5021]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          FIFA 2026 WORLD CUP

  (Mr. LaHOOD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reflect on the resounding 
success of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  Over 39 days, the United States alongside Canada and Mexico, hosted 
104 matches, or the equivalent of 104 Super Bowls, making it the 
largest sporting event in the history of our country.
  More than 6.8 million fans attended matches, another 7.7 million 
visited fan festivals, and the U.S. welcomed visitors from around the 
globe with open arms. Beyond the elite level of play on the pitch, the 
tournament generated tens of billions of dollars in economic activity 
and supported thousands of American jobs.
  I was proud to be a part of the White House FIFA task force under the 
leadership of Executive Director Andrew Giuliani and President Trump, 
where we worked with more than 50 Federal agencies in an unprecedented 
effort to ensure a safe, secure, and exciting event for fans and 
spectators.
  I thank our law enforcement officers, first responders, and public 
servants who worked tirelessly to make sure the tournament was safe, 
secure, and ensured the World Cup finished without a single major 
security incident.
  During America's 250th anniversary, our Nation's hospitality, its 
strength, and its ability to bring the world together were on full 
display. We once again proved that when the world comes to America, we 
can deliver.

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