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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 in-
troduction of Major League Soccer, the United States na-
tional first division professional soccer league; 
Whereas United States Soccer Federation and its counter-
parts 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 orga-
nizers; 
Whereas North America is home to one of the most competi-
tive and advanced professional sports landscapes in the 
world that is continually updating to take advantage of 
the latest innovations and modernizations; 
Whereas 25 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 em-
bodying the diversity and enthusiasm shared by the en-
tire Nation and guaranteeing each participating team 
and its followers a ‘‘home team’’ atmosphere; 
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Whereas the United States and its neighbors offer FIFA a 
valuable and receptive market within which to further de-
velop the sport of soccer, which in turn will have signifi-
cant impact on and off the field in both the United 
States and throughout the world; 
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, comfort, security, and safety for players, offi-
cials, spectators, media, and sponsors alike; 
Whereas hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mex-
ico, and the United States promises record-setting at-
tendance 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 good-
will, as the competition would bring people from many 
nations, along with a diverse public, together under one 
banner of peace, friendship, and spirited and fair com-
petition; 
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 
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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 
concurring), 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 Committee 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 Presi-
dent to provide support related to the 2026 FIFA 
World Cup competition, if Canada, Mexico, and the 
United States are selected to host this event. 
Æ 
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