US EditionUS President Donald Trump named first winner of FIFA peace prize
- On Friday at the Kennedy Center, FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump, awarding him a gold trophy and medal.
- FIFA announced the prize in November to recognize individuals who take exceptional actions for peace, following President Trump's public campaign for the Nobel Peace Prize after the Norwegian Nobel Committee passed him over.
- Infantino praised Trump's diplomatic efforts and read FIFA's citation as Trump said, `We saved millions and millions of live` while accepting the honor.
- Human Rights Watch has asked FIFA for the prize's criteria but received no response, while critics noted no nominees and senior officials said the FIFA Council was not consulted.
- Next year's World Cup, beginning June 11, 2026, will keep Trump central to preparations amid plans for 16 cities across North America.
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Trump enjoys World Cup draw spotlight that kicks off anticipation for event U.S. will host with Canada, Mexico
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President Trump Suggests Soccer Is The Real 'Football'
President Trump may have settled the soccer vs football debate. On Friday, Trump made an appearance during the FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C, where he was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “You definitely deserve the first FIFA peace prize for your action, for what you have obtained – in your way – but you obtained it in an incredible way,” Infantino said. “And you can always count, Mr. President…
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