President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the State of Qatar to attend the Closing Ceremonies of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on December 18, 2022, in Doha.

The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Ambassador to the United Nations, will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation:

The Honorable Timmy T. Davis, United States Ambassador to Qatar

The Honorable Rick Larsen, United States Representative and Co-Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus (D), WA

The Honorable Darin LaHood, United States Representative and Co-Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus (R), IL

The Honorable Amanda Mansour, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Partnerships & Global Engagement, National Security Council

Mr. Claudio Reyna, Austin FC Sporting Director and Former U.S. Men’s National Team Captain

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