By: Awaz e Karachi
On 5 December 2025, during the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Donald J. Trump — President of the United States — was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. inside.fifa.com+2Sky News+2
According to FIFA — the international football federation — the Peace Prize is intended to recognise “individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace and by doing so have united people across the world.” Wikipedia+2NDTV Sports+2
During the ceremony, Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, presented Trump with a golden trophy — a globe held aloft by sculpted hands — plus a commemorative medal and certificate acknowledging his efforts to “promote peace and unity around the world.” inside.fifa.com+2The Washington Post+2
In his acceptance remarks, Trump called the award “one of the greatest honors of my life,” and praised coordination with the co-host nations of the 2026 World Cup, namely the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The New Indian Express+2India Today+2
What this Means
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The Peace Prize marks a new chapter for FIFA: historically a sports body, the introduction of an award recognizing political or diplomatic efforts signals an expanded scope, where sport and global diplomacy intersect. Sky News+2Fortune+2
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For Trump, the award adds to his narrative of global peacemaking — positioning him beyond the realm of politics and into symbolic global diplomacy.
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The decision has sparked debate: supporters view it as a recognition of diplomatic efforts, while critics question both the selection criteria and the timing, given ongoing controversies surrounding global conflicts, migration policies, and human-rights concerns. The Independent+2Fortune+2
Why It Matters
The awarding of the very first FIFA Peace Prize to Donald Trump — a sitting president with a global footprint and controversial policies — highlights how major sporting institutions are increasingly engaging with geopolitics. As the 2026 World Cup draws closer, this move may influence how global audiences see not only football but also global leadership, diplomacy, and the role of sport in world affairs.
Note: This article is based on publicly reported developments by credible sources (FIFA, major global media outlets) as of 5–6 December 2025.