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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Donald Trump awarded controversial Fifa Peace Prize by Gianni Infantino at World Cup 2026 draw

Donald Trump has been awarded a controversial new peace prize by Fifa at the ceremony for the 2026 World Cup draw.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino presented Trump with the prize at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. “You can always count, Mr President, on my support and the entire football community,” Infantino said, “to help you make peace ... all over the world.”

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