FIFA awarded President Donald Trump a newly established peace prize during the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony in Washington, D.C., marking the first time the international soccer organization has issued such an honor.
FIFA has awarded Donald Trump their first-ever Peace Prize during the World Cup draw. pic.twitter.com/LjvFrDzkKm
— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 5, 2025
The event took place at the Kennedy Center, where FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented the award, titled the “FIFA Peace Prize: Football Unites the World.”
.@POTUS has taken the stage at the Kennedy Center for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw pic.twitter.com/Isn0E0qzlO
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Infantino addressed Trump directly while presenting the honor.
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“You can always count, Mr President, on my support and the entire football community … to help you make peace … all over the world,” he said.
PEACE PRESIDENT. ️@FIFAWorldCup President Gianni Infantino awards President Donald J. Trump the inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize, dedicated to an individual who achieved exceptional and extraordinary action to promote peace and unity around the world. pic.twitter.com/mfKKDb9w59
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 5, 2025
The prize was announced in early November, shortly after Trump was not selected for the Nobel Peace Prize.
This year’s Nobel went to Venezuelan democracy advocate Maria Corina Machado.
Prior to that decision, Infantino had suggested on Instagram that Trump was deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize following the Israel-Gaza ceasefire agreement.
FIFA did not release information regarding how the new award was created, who was considered for it, or what criteria guided the selection.
.@POTUS on receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize: “This is truly one of the great honors of my life. Beyond awards… we saved millions and millions of lives.” ️ pic.twitter.com/6H6qSUmvKC
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According to officials within the organization, the matter was not brought before the FIFA Council, which typically evaluates significant proposals or reforms within FIFA’s structure.
Infantino described the purpose of the prize as recognizing “individuals who unite people” and “bring hope for future generations.”
His public support for Trump has become more visible as preparations continue for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Trump has also spoken positively about the FIFA president, referring to Infantino as “a great leader in sports and a great gentleman.”
The announcement drew attention beyond the sports world.
Human Rights Watch sent a letter to FIFA asking for clarification on the creation of the award.
The organization asked what formal criteria would be used to evaluate future nominees and who would serve as decision-makers in selecting recipients, according to reporting from the Independent.
TRUMP DANCE — FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 FINAL DRAW EDITION pic.twitter.com/WJAP0unamb
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