Overview
- FIFA says the new annual Peace Prize will be presented Friday during the World Cup draw at Washington’s Kennedy Center.
- A coalition including Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders says there is no public information on nominees, criteria or a jury.
- The Guardian, cited by AFP, reports a committee created to oversee the prize will convene only after this inaugural award, raising concerns the first decision rests with Gianni Infantino.
- Media coverage widely speculates that President Donald Trump is the leading candidate, a prospect drawing scrutiny given Infantino’s past push to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Human Rights Watch cites government data showing at least 92,392 arrests in or near host cities this year and highlights risks for migrants and journalists, with Reporters Without Borders warning of stricter border checks and social‑media reviews.