On December 11, 2024, President Biden signed into law the World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act. Public Law No: 118-143 authorizes the United States Mint to produce a set of commemorative coins for the tournament, which is held every four years. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
As is typical with most commemorative coin legislation, the World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act authorizes the United States Mint to produce:
- $5 Gold Coins: Limited to 100,000 pieces, each featuring 90% gold content, weighing 8.359 grams, and measuring 0.850 inches in diameter.
- $1 Silver Coins: Capped at 500,000 pieces, these coins will contain at least 90% silver, weigh 26.73 grams, and have a diameter of 1.500 inches.
- Half-Dollar Clad Coins: Restricted to 750,000 pieces, each weighing 11.34 grams and measuring 1.205 inches in diameter.
These coins for collectors will be available in both proof and uncirculated finishes, with a one-year release period beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
The commemorative designs must be emblematic of the sport of soccer and the FIFA World Cup. Each coin will bear inscriptions, including its denomination, “2026,” “Liberty,” “In God We Trust,” “United States of America,” and “E Pluribus Unum.”
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will review proposed coin designs, which will be selected by the Secretary of the Treasury after consulting with the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) and FWC2026 US, Inc. FWC2026 US, Inc., a nonprofit organization headquartered in Miami, is responsible for the planning and management of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The organization is exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986