US EditionWhat to Know About FIFA's New Peace Prize and Who Might Receive It
FIFA's new annual prize recognizes exceptional efforts for global peace and unity, marking a first for the soccer organization beyond the sport.
- FIFA announced this week it will give an annual peace prize for individuals showing extraordinary peace efforts, with the winner to be announced later at the World Cup draw in Washington's Kennedy Center.
- As a first for FIFA, the peace prize rewards individuals who unite people worldwide and marks a departure from the usual soccer-only focus of the World Cup draw.
- FIFA provided few details and did not answer Associated Press inquiries Thursday about the winner selection process, while few FIFA officials spoke publicly about the prize planning.
- Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, has prompted speculation the prize might go to President Donald Trump, as Infantino wrote on Oct. 9 that Trump `definitely deserves` the award for Gaza peace efforts.
- With Infantino and Trump aligned, FIFA announced a peace prize during the World Cup draw, which will set the 12 four-team groups in 16 cities next year.
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What to know about FIFA's new peace prize and who might receive it
There is a new worldwide peace prize on the scene and it was created by FIFA, not Nobel. The world soccer body will award its annual prize in Washington at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5.
FIFA has announced the creation of the new "FIFA Peace Prize - Football unites the world."This recognition aims to "reward people who have taken exceptional and extraordinary measures for peace and, in doing so, have united people around the world," according to the official communiqué of the world soccer governing body. Related news: " FIFA Can't Solve Geopolitical Problems", Infantine About the Gaza Conflict In the statement it was explained t…
FIFA Launches Annual Peace Prize to Honour Champions of Unity
FIFA has announced a new annual award titled the FIFA Peace Prize, which will be presented to its first recipient during the 2026 World Cup finals draw in Washington, D.C. next month. The governing body of world football made the announcement on Wednesday. Dubbed the “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World,” the award aims to recognise individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace. “In an increasingly unsettle…
FIFA will recognize each year those who use football as a tool to promote peace and unity among peoples.
By awarding its "Peace Prize" from this year onwards, the International Football Federation intends to highlight those who work for the good of humanity. Simple coup de communication or sincere will to promote unity?
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