Overview
- The inaugural FIFA Peace Prize was unveiled and presented on December 5 in Washington during the 2026 World Cup draw.
- FIFA says the honor recognizes the efforts of individuals who unite people and bring hope to future generations.
- Trump called the recognition one of the greatest honors of his life and claimed his actions saved millions of lives, citing the Congo, India and Pakistan.
- He praised FIFA president Gianni Infantino and referenced record ticket sales for the upcoming tournament.
- Reports highlighted the political optics of the presentation in light of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded earlier to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.