; Whereas Russia’s actions violate international norms, FIFA’s values, and the spirit of the game of soccer; Whereas FIFA invests upwards $627 million allocated for local organization , and the windfall from millions of tourists to Russia will boost the Russian economy, potentially freeing up money for further military aggression; Whereas the World Cup has a viewership of 3.2 billion people and would provide Russia one of the largest international platforms to spread its disinformation; Whereas the World Cup raises Russia’s prestige on the world stage, despite its malign and revanchist behavior, human rights abuses, and expansionist objectives; Whereas a dark cloud hangs over the selection of Russia as World Cup host, as allegations of bribery and corruption have been leveled against the Russian bid committee, including investigations in the United States, Switzerland, and France; Whereas Russia was expelled from the 2018 Olympics, due to unprecedented levels of doping and cheating; Whereas Russia uses its networks of patronage and corruption to undermine democratic institutions and alliances that are critical to the rules-based order; Whereas Russian aggression and the continued illegal occupation of regions of Ukraine has caused more than 10,000 deaths, displaced 1.6 million Ukrainians, and marginalized the native Tatar population of Crimea; Whereas FIFA has a history of sanctioning a country for destabilizing behavior, such as banning the former Yugoslavia from the 1994 World Cup and the 1992 European Championship; and Whereas the United States and the international community must continue to hold Russia to account, punish Russian contravention of international law, and take action to deter future destabilizing actions: Now, therefore, be it