FIFA announces a new peace prize to be awarded during the World Cup draw in Washington

FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award at the World Cup draw on December 5 in Washington.

The prize, called the FIFA Peace Prize, will «reward exceptional actions for peace», football’s governing body said on Wednesday.

“In an increasingly restless and divided world, it is fundamental to recognize the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflict and bring people together in a spirit of peace,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

FIFA said the award, which Infantino will present this year, will be presented annually «on behalf of fans from all over the world.»

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US President Donald Trump, who has a close relationship with Infantino, was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize last month despite lobbying from fellow Republicans, several world leaders and himself. Infantino and Trump were both scheduled to speak at an unrelated event in Miami on Wednesday.

FIFA recently added another link to Trump by appointing his daughter Ivanka to the board of a $100 million education project funded in part by 2026 World Cup ticket sales.

Published on November 5, 2025