Trump Receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw Ceremony
President Donald Trump was formally presented with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize during the World Cup draw ceremony, a moment that drew global attention and sparked wide-ranging reactions from political observers and football stakeholders alike. The award, introduced this year by FIFA to recognise contributions to global dialogue, conflict resolution and humanitarian cooperation, marked a historic addition to the football body’s honours. During the ceremony, FIFA officials highlighted the rationale behind the honour, noting that Trump was selected for what they described as efforts to promote “international engagement and constructive dialogue” in recent years. This was according to senior FIFA representatives present at the ceremony , who emphasised that the award is intended to bridge the gap between sports diplomacy and global peace-building initiatives. The presentation took place minutes before the official draw for the upcoming World Cup fixtures. Spectators at the venue rep...