HR 56: Democratic Republic of the Congo National Football Team; competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the Democratic Republic of the Congo National Football Team, known as Les Léopards, for qualifying for and competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It highlights the team's history and achievements, notes Georgia's role as a host site for the tournament, and points specifically to the Group K match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uzbekistan scheduled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 27, 2026. The resolution also acknowledges the Congolese community living in Georgia and the ties between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo through trade, education, and cultural exchange. It does not create any new law, spending, or requirement; it formally states the House's recognition and directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the team.

• Formally recognizes and honors the Democratic Republic of the Congo National Football Team, its coaches, technical staff, and players for reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• States the Georgia House's best wishes for the team's continued success in the tournament.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the team.
• Notes Georgia's role as a host site for a specific World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo National Football Team, its coaches and staff, and the Congolese and Congolese-American community in Georgia are named directly. The resolution also touches the Clerk of the House, who must prepare and send the document.

The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight: it does not change any Georgia law, spend money, or create obligations beyond the Clerk sending a copy to the team. Its practical effect is a formal, public statement of goodwill tied to Georgia hosting a World Cup match in Atlanta.

• The whereas clauses describe the team's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and its football history, including Africa Cup of Nations success.
• The whereas clauses identify Georgia as a host site for the Group K match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uzbekistan at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. EDT.
• The first resolving clause formally recognizes and honors the team, coaches, technical staff, and players.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the team.

1. 2026-06-23House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-06-23House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-06-23House Hopper (House)

• Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• FIFA World Cup
• Atlanta sports
• Congolese community
• ceremonial resolution
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium