Donald Trump received the inaugural Fifa peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. Fifa President Gianni Infantino presented the award, citing Trump’s “exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace and unity.” Trump, calling it “one of the great honours of my life,” claimed to have “saved millions and millions of lives” by ending various wars.
The award has sparked controversy, with critics disputing Trump’s assertions of brokering peace, especially regarding ongoing conflicts he claims to have resolved. Fifa has not detailed its selection process for the prize. The decision is set to intensify scrutiny of the organization’s growing ties with Trump’s political orbit ahead of the co-hosted 2026 World Cup.