FIFA Awards Donald Trump Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw Amid Controversy

During the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize, recognizing his supposed role in promoting peace and unity globally. The decision to award Trump without board approval sparked controversy, with critics questioning the legitimacy of the prize.

Trump claimed to have saved millions of lives and brokered peace agreements, which FIFA officials did not directly verify. The ceremony also marked the signing of the Washington Accord, a peace deal brokered by the US Institute of Peace involving leaders from Rwanda and Congo.