FIFA Trump Peace Prize was given to US President Donald Trump during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington. The award was announced at the Kennedy Center and marked the first time FIFA presented a peace-related honour. The FIFA Trump Peace Prize became a major talking point across the sports world.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino gave Trump a gold medal and a trophy shaped like hands lifting the globe. He said Trump played an important role in supporting peace talks and ceasefire efforts. Infantino also praised Trump for helping international negotiations in several conflict zones.
Trump called the recognition one of the greatest honours of his life. He thanked his family and the leaders of Canada and Mexico, the co-host nations of the 2026 World Cup. Infantino, who has maintained a close relationship with Trump, has previously said Trump deserved global recognition for his work in Gaza and other crisis areas.
The decision created controversy within FIFA. Some senior officials were reportedly surprised because the organisation did not reveal the selection process. The moment also highlighted how FIFA is trying to build its global influence beyond sports.
The award came at a time when the Trump administration is active in international diplomacy. His government has been involved in talks on Ukraine and efforts to stop violence in eastern Congo. Earlier this year, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize and thanked Trump for supporting her cause.
The FIFA Trump Peace Prize added a new layer of political debate to the 2026 World Cup draw. It also showed how football continues to cross into global affairs.
