Trump Receives Newly Introduced FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw Ceremony

Washington, D.C., The Gulf Observer: Former U.S. President Donald Trump was presented with the newly created and contentious “FIFA Peace Prize: Football Unites the World” by FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday, according to media reports citing foreign outlets.

The award was conferred during the official draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

FIFA introduced the prize in early November in a rapid and unexpected move, shortly after Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.

The announcement of the new FIFA Peace Prize has sparked debate globally, with observers noting the unusual timing and questioning the criteria behind its creation.

FIFA has not yet issued a detailed explanation regarding the selection process or the long-term purpose of the award.