S.Res. 767

[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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