Trump Receives FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw Event
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump attended the FIFA Men’s World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also participated.
During the event, world soccer's governing body presented Trump with its first-ever peace prize. FIFA did not immediately detail the specific reasons for the award.
The draw ceremony determined the initial group-stage matches for the 2026 tournament. The World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.