Georgia CommonsHR 55: Morocco National Football Team; competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup; recognize
Last action June 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors the Morocco National Football Team for competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including its match against Haiti at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the Morocco National Football Team, known as the Atlas Lions, along with its head coach, coaching staff, and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, for competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The resolution highlights Morocco's historic run to the 2022 World Cup semifinals, the growing Moroccan-American community in Georgia, and the team's upcoming match against Haiti at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 24, 2026. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the team as a formal gesture of recognition and goodwill.
What the bill does
- Formally honors the Morocco National Football Team, its head coach, coaching staff, and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation for competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Recognizes the team's scheduled match against Haiti at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 24, 2026.
- Extends the Georgia House of Representatives' best wishes for the team's continued success in the tournament.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the Morocco National Football Team.
Who it affects
The resolution names the Morocco National Football Team, its head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, its coaching staff, and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. It also references Georgia's Moroccan-American community and visitors expected in Atlanta for the World Cup match.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it puts the state legislature on record welcoming Morocco's team ahead of a World Cup match in Atlanta, marking the occasion for Moroccan-Americans and soccer fans in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause honors the Morocco National Football Team, Head Coach Mohamed Ouahbi, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, and all players for competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- It specifically recognizes the team's match against Haiti at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 24, 2026.
- A further resolution clause instructs the Clerk of the House to produce a copy of the resolution for delivery to the team.
From the bill
“Morocco made history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup by becoming the first African and Arab nation to advance to the semifinals of the tournament”
“the Atlas Lions will compete against the Haiti National Football Team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 24, 2026”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
- Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
- Terry Cummings (D, HD-039)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-096)
- Solomon Adesanya (D, HD-043)
Topics
- FIFA World Cup
- Atlanta sports
- Morocco
- ceremonial resolution
- Moroccan-American community