FIFA has officially presented the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize to the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw held at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Pandits say the 2026 tournament will be the biggest World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams from every football confederation.
The highly coveted award was personally handed to President Trump by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. FIFA attaches great significance to the Peace Prize and its symbolic role in promoting unity across borders. Plus the fact that the maiden edition has been won by the President of the United States will make subsequent winners very proud.
In his brief acceptance remarks, President Trump expressed gratitude and emphasized the importance of global cooperation. He specifically thanked his wife for being a steady source of support behind his achievements and public life.
You can watch the full event here:
President Trump becomes the first recipient in the award’s history.
He thanked his wife and family being supportive to him.
