"This is your prize, this is your peace prize, Infantino said, after Trump took the stage to accept the trophy, a medal and certificate. There is also a beautiful medal for you that you can wear everywhere you want to go. Fifa says the prize is for individuals who help unite people in peace through unwavering commitment and special actions."
"Accepting the award, Trump called it one of the great honours of my life, before claiming to have saved millions and millions of lives the Congo is an example, over 10 million people killed and it was heading for another 10 million very quickly. India and Pakistan, so many different wars we were able to end, in some cases just before they started."
"The governing body has not disclosed details of the selection process, although a Guardian investigation found that a new social responsibility committee chaired by the controversial Myanmar tycoon Zaw Zaw will propose the process for future awards."
Donald Trump was named the first winner of a newly created FIFA peace prize and accepted the award at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, DC. FIFA president Gianni Infantino presented a trophy, medal and certificate onstage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. FIFA described the prize as honoring individuals who unite people in peace through unwavering commitment and special actions. The governing body has not disclosed full selection details, and a new social responsibility committee chaired by Myanmar tycoon Zaw Zaw will propose future award procedures. Trump claimed credit for ending multiple conflicts and saving millions of lives and praised Infantino and ticket sales, while some of his claims were characterized as questionable.
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