Introduced
July 15, 2026
Mr. Welch (for himself and Mr. Cramer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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 fans and players from around the world to the United States for the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (referred to in this resolution as “FIFA”) World Cup;
- (2) thanks our neighbors and partners, Canada and Mexico, for their historic collaboration in bringing the FIFA World Cup back to North America;
- (3) recognizes the 16 host cities for their dedication to fans and players from all 48 participating nations; and
- (4) supports the continued use of sports as a banner of peace, friendship, and fair competition to unite the global public.