Introduced
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
RESOLUTION
Celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming the international community to North America for the first tournament hosted by 3 nations.
- (1) welcomes the world’s fans and players to the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the 2026 Fédération 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.