Donald Trump Makes History as First Recipient of FIFA Peace Prize: Understanding the New Award

Dec 06, 2025 05:23 pm CST

US President Donald Trump has become the inaugural recipient of FIFA's newly established Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony. The award, created to honor individuals promoting global unity through exceptional peace actions, was presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino who praised Trump's efforts to "promote peace and unity around the world."