News|Donald TrumpTrump wins FIFA’s new peace prizeThe US leader, who has campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize, gets FIFA award at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, DC.
## FIFA Peace Prize Awarded to US President
FIFA Peace Prize Awarded to US President
On Fri, the United States President, Donald Trump, was awarded FIFA's newly established peace prize during the draw for the 2026 Men's World Cup. This prize is intended to recognize individuals who have taken exceptional actions for peace.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held from Jun 11 to Jul 19, 2026, featuring a record 104 matches across 16 host cities. The event will commence with Mexico facing South Africa at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, followed by South Korea versus a playoff winner. The United States and Canada will participate in matches the following day.
FIFA announced the annual peace prize in November, designed to honor individuals contributing to global peace. A presentation video highlighted President Trump's efforts to resolve conflicts, including the war in Gaza and attempts to address Russia's conflict in Ukraine.
On Fri, the United States President, Donald Trump, was awarded FIFA's newly established peace prize during the draw for the 2026 Men's World Cup.
The award ceremony included the presentation of a trophy and a medal to President Trump, recognizing his efforts to promote peace and unity globally. Despite the accolade, the transparency of the award selection process has been questioned. Human Rights Watch has requested information regarding the nominees, judges, criteria, and selection process, yet no response has been received from FIFA.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
