H. Con. Res. 111 
Agreed to June 12, 2018
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen 
Concurrent Resolution 
Whereas soccer is one of the fastest growing and most popular 
sports in the world and the FIFA World Cup competition is 
the single most important event in that sport; 
Whereas the United States successfully hosted in nine cities 
throughout the Nation the 1994 FIFA World Cup competition, 
which was broadcast to billions of fans around the world and 
set an attendance record of nearly 3.6 million, which remains 
unbroken today; 
Whereas the 1994 FIFA World Cup competition served as a catalyst 
for the increased popularity and development of the game 
throughout the United States, as well as the introduction of 
Major League Soccer, the United States national first division 
professional soccer league; 
Whereas United States Soccer Federation and its counterparts in 
Canada and Mexico have established a United Bid Committee 
to prepare and submit an unprecedented joint bid to host the 
2026 FIFA World Cup competition in North America; 
Whereas Canada, the United States, and Mexico share core beliefs 
in justice, freedom, equality, and opportunity, and have a long 
history of partnership, innovation, and growth together on our 
shared continent; 
Whereas for the first time in history the 2026 FIFA World Cup 
will include teams from 48 nations and presents an opportunity 
for Canada, Mexico, and the United States as host countries 
to demonstrate the highest achievable standards and serve as 
a benchmark for future organizers; 
Whereas North America is home to one of the most competitive 
and advanced professional sports landscapes in the world that 
is continually updating to take advantage of the latest innovations 
and modernizations; 
Whereas numerous American cities have been named by the United 
Bid Committee as candidates to serve as hosts to FIFA World 
Cup matches in 2026, with each of these cities embodying the 
diversity and enthusiasm shared by the entire Nation and guaran-
teeing each participating team and its followers a ‘‘home team’’ 
atmosphere; 
Whereas the United States and its neighbors offer FIFA a valuable 
and receptive market within which to further develop the sport 
of soccer, which in turn will have significant impact on and 
off the field in both the United States and throughout the world;
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Whereas the United States possesses all necessary state-of-the- 
art infrastructure in its stadiums and potential host cities to 
ensure that the competition sets a new standard of quality, com-
fort, security, and safety for players, officials, spectators, media, 
and sponsors alike; 
Whereas hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, 
and the United States promises record-setting attendance and 
financial performance, allowing revenues and tourism generated 
by the competition to be used for the further development of 
soccer, FIFA’s objectives of positive social and environmental 
change, and further economic growth throughout our Nation; 
Whereas hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition in Canada, 
Mexico, and the United States would serve as a tremendous 
impetus to national and international goodwill, as the competition 
would bring people from many nations, along with a diverse 
public, together under one banner of peace, friendship, and spir-
ited and fair competition; 
Whereas the historical tradition of inclusivity in the United States 
is shared by Canada and Mexico and the three countries are 
eager to welcome the players, spectators, and visitors who may 
travel to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games; 
and 
Whereas pursuant to FIFA bidding procedures, the President of 
the United States and certain Federal agencies have been asked 
to issue guarantees that upon authorization or appropriation, 
would establish the conditions required to help make the 2026 
FIFA World Cup competition the most successful in history: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Congress— 
(1) recognizes and supports the efforts of the United Bid 
Committee to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition 
to Canada, Mexico, and the United States; 
(2) encourages the President of the United States and 
appropriate Federal agencies to support the United Bid Com-
mittee in its efforts to meet all requirements for the United 
States to jointly host with Canada and Mexico the 2026 FIFA 
World Cup competition; and 
(3) stands prepared to give full consideration to legislative 
proposals or other requests by the President to provide support
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related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition, if Canada, 
Mexico, and the United States are selected to host this event. 
Attest: 
Clerk of the House of Representatives. 
Attest: 
Secretary of the Senate.