Georgia House honors Democratic Republic of the Congo National Football Team for 2026 World Cup qualification

Original title: Democratic Republic of the Congo National Football Team; competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup; recognize

Last action · June 23, 2026: House Read and AdoptedSponsors: Segun Adeyina and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

The Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes and honors the Democratic Republic of the Congo National Football Team for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and scheduled to play in Atlanta.

Why it matters

Changes only the honorary legislative recognition of the team and authorizes the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the ; no funding, tax, or legal service changes are created.

Background

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with matches scheduled across multiple host cities including Atlanta. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Democratic Republic of the Congo National Football Team

Receives formal legislative recognition and a copy of the resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives.

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Congolese community in Georgia

Acknowledged for contributions to the cultural and economic vitality of the state.

Key Facts

The Georgia House of Representatives adopted a resolution recognizing the Democratic Republic of the Congo National Football Team for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The team is scheduled to play the Uzbekistan National Football Team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
The Clerk ofিশীল the House of Representatives is authorized to distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Resolution 56EX do?

It formally recognizes and honors the Democratic Republic of the Congo National Football Team for qualifying for and competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Does this resolution change any laws or appropriate state funds?

No. It is a commemorative that does not alter laws, levy taxes, or provide state funding.

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Procedural history

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Jun 23, 2026HouseIntroduced
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