Overview
- Heidi Klum co-hosted the ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington with Kevin Hart and Danny Ramirez.
- Klum signaled support for Germany with coordinated black, red, and gold looks, later posting a “human Germany flag” montage on Instagram with the caption “Viel Glück, DE.”
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented President Donald Trump with a newly touted FIFA Peace Prize onstage and publicly credited him with efforts to mediate international conflicts.
- Viewers on X criticized the hosting choice and tone, saying the presenters showed limited football knowledge and leaned on a teleprompter.
- Media coverage emphasized fashion and stagecraft over the draw itself, underscoring questions about FIFA’s priorities and the event’s tone.