Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Trump Receives FIFA Peace Prize
President Donald Trump was given a special award called the FIFA Peace Prize at a big soccer event in Washington, DC.
This event was for choosing the teams for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The award was given by the head of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, who is a friend of Trump.
Trump said it was one of the greatest honors of his life.
The prize is for people who have done special things to bring peace to the world.
The award was announced earlier by FIFA without asking their governing council first.
Donald Trump received the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, DC.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the award to Trump, calling him a close friend.
Trump called the honor one of the greatest of his life and claimed their efforts had saved millions of lives.
The prize was created to recognize individuals whose contributions to peace have brought people together worldwide.
The award was announced by FIFA last month without approval from its governing FIFA Council.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA
- What
- 2026 World Cup draw and FIFA Peace Prize presentation
- When
- Friday, December 5
- Where
- Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
- Why
- To select teams for the 2026 World Cup and present the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize
- Event
- 2026 World Cup draw and FIFA Peace Prize presentation
- Location
- Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
- Date
- Friday, December 5
- Award
- FIFA Peace Prize
- Recipient
- Donald Trump
- Presenter
- Gianni Infantino
- Trump's Reaction
- Called it one of the greatest honors of his life
- Purpose of Award
- Recognize contributions to peace
Sources
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Gianni Infantino presents US President Donald Trump with FIFA Peace Award
Donald Trump awarded first ever FIFA peace prize — Watch video
At glitzy World Cup draw, Donald Trump takes center stage and wins FIFA peace prize
Donald Trump Receives First FIFA Peace Prize: What It Is
‘Next year he wins Lego Piece prize’: Trump gets Fifa award, you get memes - Telegraph India
‘I’ve never been this nervous for anything’ : Rio Ferdinand reacts after the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw
