Overview
- The new award will be presented at the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., on December 5.
- FIFA says the honor will recognize “extraordinary actions for peace and unity.”
- Gianni Infantino shared a stage in Miami shortly after President Donald Trump and, when asked if the first honoree was someone seen there, answered, “You will see on December 5,” according to Axios.
- Infantino called Trump a close friend and said he greatly helped preparations for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Coverage notes Trump is being discussed as a possible inaugural recipient, while FIFA has announced no honoree; his past pursuit of peace awards contrasts with this year’s Nobel going to María Corina Machado, which disappointed many of his supporters.