Trump Receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw
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Former US President Donald Trump received the first-ever FIFA Presidential Peace Prize on Friday. The award ceremony took place during the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the new prize. The two men are known to be close allies.
Infantino has previously stated he believed Trump deserved a Nobel Peace Prize. He cited Trump's efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. Trump himself has openly campaigned for the Nobel honor.
The award added a notable political dimension to the sporting event, which set the initial matchups for the upcoming tournament.