
FIFA president Gianni Infantino insisted U.S. President Donald Trump “deserves” the FIFA Peace Prize despite widespread criticism surrounding the award and its first-ever recipient.
President Trump was honored with the new Peace Prize at the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw back in December. Infantino thanked the American for being a leader who he believes is determined to “make peace and make the world prosper,” aligning with FIFA’s push for “peace, unity and togetherness” through soccer.