FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act
This act directs the Department of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be promptly paid by Treasury to FWC2026 US, Inc. (the U.S.-incorporated FIFA subsidiary operating the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026) for the purpose of aiding soccer programs and activities in the United States.
[118th Congress Public Law 143]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
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Public Law 118-143
118th Congress
An Act
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration
of the FIFA World Cup 2026, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Dec. 11,
2024 - [H.R. 7438]>>
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: FIFA World Cup
2026 Commemorative Coin Act. 31 USC 5112 note.>>
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative
Coin Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The FIFA World Cup 2026--
(A) will be held in the United States, Mexico, and
Canada;
(B) will be the first time the Men's World Cup has
been held in the United States in 32 years; and
(C) will be the second Men's World Cup hosted by the
United States and the largest and most inclusive World
Cup ever hosted, with 48 teams in 16 cities across 3
countries.
(2) Host cities and locations in the United States will
include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los
Angeles, Miami, the New York/New Jersey area, the San Francisco
Bay area, and Seattle.
(3) The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be organized under a FIFA-
led operating model, which was introduced in the FIFA Women's
World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.
(4) Through the FIFA-led operating model, the FIFA World Cup
2026 is being planned and executed by FWC2026 US, Inc., an
organization exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c)(4)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, headquartered in Miami.
(5) The FIFA-led operating model includes a guaranteed
framework for providing a legacy fund to each participating host
member: the United States Soccer Federation, Canada Soccer, and
the Mexican Football Federation.
(6) A FIFA World Cup 2026 commemorative coin program has the
opportunity to shape a lasting legacy for the sport of soccer in
the United States, support underserved communities, and
celebrate a unifying global event.
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SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS.
(a) Denominations.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall mint and
issue the following coins in commemoration of the FIFA World Cup 2026:
(1) $5 gold coins.--Not more than 100,000 $5 coins, each of
which shall--
(A) weigh 8.359 grams;
(B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and
(C) contain not less than 90 percent gold.
(2) $1 silver coins.--Not more than 500,000 $1 coins, each
of which shall--
(A) weigh 26.73 grams;
(B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and
(C) contain not less than 90 percent silver.
(3) Half-dollar clad coins.--Not more than 750,000 half-
dollar coins, each of which shall--
(A) weigh 11.34 grams;
(B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and
(C) be minted to the specifications for half-dollar
coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United
States Code.
(b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal
tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code.
(c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of
title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be
considered to be numismatic items.
(d) <<NOTE: Determination.>> Mintage Limit Exception.--If the
Secretary determines, based on independent, market-based research
conducted by FWC2026 US, Inc., that the mintage levels described in this
section are not adequate to meet public demand, the Secretary may
increase the mintage levels as the Secretary determines is necessary to
meet public demand.
SEC. 4. DESIGN OF COINS.
(a) Design Requirements.--
(1) In general.--The designs of the coins minted under this
Act shall be emblematic of the sport of soccer and the FIFA
World Cup.
(2) Designation and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under
this Act, there shall be--
(A) a designation of the value of the coin;
(B) an inscription of the year ``2026''; and
(C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God
We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E
Pluribus Unum''.
(3) Selection.--The designs for the coins minted under this
Act shall be--
(A) selected by the Secretary after consultation
with--
(i) FWC2026 US, Inc.; and
(ii) the Commission of Fine Arts; and
(B) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory
Committee.
SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS.
(a) Quality of Coins.--The Secretary may issue coins minted under
this Act in uncirculated and proof qualities.
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(b) Period of Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins under this
Act only during the calendar year beginning on January 1, 2026.
SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS.
(a) Sale Price.--The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by
the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of--
(1) the face value of the coins;
(2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to
such coins; and
(3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including
labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses,
marketing, and shipping).
(b) Bulk Sales.--The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins
issued under this Act at a reasonable discount.
(c) Prepaid Orders.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders
for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such
coins.
(2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders
under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount.
SEC. 7. SURCHARGES.
(a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall
include a surcharge of--
(1) $35 per coin for the $5 coin;
(2) $10 per coin for the $1 coin; and
(3) $5 per coin for the half-dollar coin.
(b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United
States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of
coins issued under this Act shall be paid to FWC2026 US, Inc., for the
purpose of aiding or executing United States-based soccer programs and
activities, including the promotion of--
(1) FIFA's legacy programs in the United States; and
(2) efforts to grow the sport of soccer throughout the
United States, with a focus on youth, inner cities, and
underserved communities.
(c) Audits.--FWC2026 US, Inc., shall be subject to the audit
requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with
regard to the amounts received under subsection (b).
(d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be
included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during
a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of
such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs
issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin
program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United
States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The
Secretary may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.
SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES.
The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure
that--
(1) minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result
in any net cost to the United States Government; and
(2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed
to any recipient designated in section 7(b) until the total cost
of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this
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Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, winning
design compensation, overhead expenses, and shipping) is
recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with
sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.
SEC. 9. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) FIFA.--The term ``FIFA'' means the Federation
Internationale de Football Association.
(2) FIFA world cup 2026.--The term ``FIFA World Cup 2026''
means the FIFA Men's World Cup held in 2026.
(3) FWC2026 us, inc.--The term ``FWC2026 US, Inc.'' means
the FIFA subsidiary incorporated in the United States for the
purpose of operating the FIFA World Cup 2026 and related
programs.
Approved December 11, 2024.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7438:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024):
Sept. 17, considered and passed House.
Dec. 2, considered and passed Senate.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mrs. Kim (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5246-5248)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7438.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5246)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5246)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Enacted as Public Law 118-143
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6759)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 118-143.
Became Public Law No: 118-143.