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Washington: Trump Receives FIFA's Inaugural Global Peace Prize

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Washington — President Donald Trump received FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center on Friday, when FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented a medal, certificate and a gold trophy recognizing his role in promoting peace. Trump accepted the award on stage and reiterated claims of mediating ceasefires, including a May India-Pakistan assertion that India disputes. FIFA announced the annual prize in November, and Infantino has publicly supported Trump’s peace efforts, citing Gaza ceasefire mediation. Critics questioned FIFA’s neutrality and timing amid recent U.S. military actions. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research documentation today.

Timeline

November 2025: FIFA announces creation of the FIFA Peace Prize.
May 2025: Trump cites mediation in an India-Pakistan ceasefire; India denies third-party mediation.
Early December 2025: Media report expectations that Trump would receive the new FIFA prize.
6 December 2025: Gianni Infantino awards President Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the World Cup draw in Washington.
Immediately after: Critics and commentators publicly question FIFA’s neutrality and timing of the award.

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Who Benefited

Donald Trump gained a high-profile symbolic accolade; FIFA president Gianni Infantino increased his personal visibility and political ties ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while media outlets and commentators generated extensive coverage and engagement around the ceremony.

Who Suffered

FIFA's institutional credibility and claims of political neutrality suffered scrutiny; players, fans and stakeholders seeking separation between sport and geopolitics faced renewed concerns about governance, impartiality and conflict-of-interest within football's governing body.

Expert Opinion

After reading and researching latest news.... The award was created in November; FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented the inaugural prize at the World Cup draw, and critics questioned FIFA’s neutrality and the timing amid recent U.S. military actions. Observers noted links between Infantino and Trump and raised conflict-of-interest concerns, globally amplified

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