# Plain Language Summary: FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act

The U.S. Treasury would create special collectible coins to commemorate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This is a big deal because it's the first time the Men's World Cup has been held in the U.S. in 32 years, and it will be the largest World Cup ever with 48 teams playing in 16 American cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, San Francisco, and Seattle. The bill authorizes the Treasury to mint three types of coins: up to 100,000 gold $5 coins, 500,000 silver $1 coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins made of a copper-nickel blend. These coins would be legal tender but are really designed as collectibles for people who want to own a piece of World Cup history.

When people buy these coins, they'll pay more than the face value because a surcharge gets added on top—$35 extra per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, and $5 per half-dollar coin. The Treasury also adds the cost of making the coins (materials, labor, design work, shipping, etc.). All the surcharge money collected goes to FWC2026 US, Inc., the organization running the World Cup in America, specifically to fund soccer programs and youth initiatives in the U.S., with special focus on underserved communities and inner cities. The Treasury is protected financially because the bill requires that all costs of creating and selling the coins must be covered before any surcharge money is handed over, ensuring taxpayers don't lose money on the program.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act

LaHood, Darin

<html><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF">FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act This bill 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. </body></html>