Summary
Tells the government to make special coins to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
What problem does this solve?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a major global event hosted in the U.S., but there was no official way to mark the occasion and support American soccer programs. This law creates special coins to celebrate the event, with extra money from sales used to help grow the sport of soccer in the U.S., especially for kids.
Who does this affect?
- Coin collectors
- Soccer fans
- Youth and community soccer programs
What does this law do?
Authorizes three types of commemorative coins
Directs the Treasury to mint and issue up to 100,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins.
Adds a fee to each coin sale to fund soccer programs
Requires that all coin sales include an extra charge: $35 for the gold coin, $10 for the silver coin, and $5 for the half-dollar coin. This money goes to FWC2026 US, Inc.
Specifies how the raised funds must be used
States that the money from the extra fees must be used to help run United States-based soccer programs and grow the sport, focusing on youth and underserved communities.
Ensures no cost to the government
Requires the Treasury to make sure that minting these coins does not result in any net cost to the U.S. Government. No funds can be given out until all design and production costs are recovered.
Sets the design requirements for the coins
Mandates that the coin designs must be related to soccer and the FIFA World Cup. They must also include the year '2026' and the words 'Liberty', 'In God We Trust', and 'E Pluribus Unum'.
Limits coin issuance to one year
Allows the Treasury to sell these commemorative coins only during the calendar year of 2026.
What is the real world impact?
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Celebrates a major international event
Creates a lasting memento for the first Men's World Cup held in the United States in 32 years, celebrating a unifying global event hosted across North America.
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Funds youth and community soccer programs
Raises money for a private organization, FWC2026 US, Inc., to support soccer programs in the U.S. The funds are meant to grow the sport, with a focus on helping youth, inner cities, and underserved communities, all without using taxpayer money.
When does this start?
This law takes effect on December 11, 2024, but it sets a specific timeline for when the coins can be sold.