US President Donald Trump named first winner of FIFA peace prize
- On Friday, Donald Trump, U.S. President, was awarded FIFA's inaugural Peace Prize at the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, presented by Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.
- FIFA announced the prize in November to recognize individuals for peace efforts under its 'Football Unites the World' initiative, following Trump’s unsuccessful campaign for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
- There were no listed nominees for the prize, and Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International criticised the award; Donald Trump said onstage, `We saved millions and millions of live`.
- Trump's honour commanded attention among host-nation leaders, including Mark Carney and Claudia Sheinbaum; FIFA presented a large gold-coloured trophy and medal that Trump called "one of the great honours of my life".
- FIFA says the prize will be awarded annually to individuals credited with extraordinary actions for peace, further anchoring Donald Trump, U.S. President, in 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations and marking FIFA's first formal peace recognition.
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