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

The US president, who was beaten to the Nobel Peace Prize by Venezuelan democracy campaigner Maria Corina Machado, was presented with Fifa’s hastily arranged new award

The Independent UK

Donald Trump awarded inaugural FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw

Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino have formed a close bond.

The Independent UK

FIFA Peace Prize: Why President Trump Received Inaugural Award

The 45th and 47th U.S. President gave a brief speech upon receiving the award.

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The Latest: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw to unveil group picks

The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place Friday afternoon at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A record 64 nations will participate to determine which 48 teams will compete this summer

The Independent UK

Is Donald Trump now the most influential man in football? Yes, really

INSIDE FOOTBALL: In a World Cup draw special from Washington, the latest Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter explores whether the US president’s influence on the game extends far beyond the 2026 tournament

The Independent UK

Trump Caught On Video Insulting His MAGA Base: 'Smart People Don't Like Me'

Donald Trump told his supporters, 'Smart people don't like me'. We unpack the viral moment, its link to his 'poorly educated' boast, and the twisted logic of MAGA loyalty.

International Business Times UK

Thomas Tuchel insists ‘anything is possible’ for England ahead of World Cup 2026 draw

England will find out who they will face at the 2026 World Cup when the draw takes place on Friday afternoon

The Independent UK

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How Trump exposes Fifa’s ‘new shame’ before controversial World Cup 2026 draw

Fifa will launch next summer’s finals with the draw in Washington DC, with Donald Trump poised to accept the governing body’s inaugural Peace Prize

The Independent UK

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan

The Independent UK

World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg on growth of US soccer, the 2026 finals and dynamic pricing

A foundational figure in the business of soccer and sports in the US is adamant that fans will find a way to attend big events, regardless of political issues

The Guardian - US

Noise around Donald Trump an unwanted distraction to World Cup draw of dreams

Amid all the hoopla swirling around its Washington backdrop, Friday’s event must be all about firing the starting gun on football’s biggest show

The Guardian - UK

Glitz, glamour and pre-vetted gags: the World Cup draw goes to Washington

In today’s Football Weekly: the Geopolitics World Cup draw, more Keith chat, and US pop sensation Anastacia

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s bow to Cristiano Ronaldo marks a new low in the stained reign of Gianni Infantino

The bizarre but unsurprising decision to lift the suspension that should have ruled Ronaldo out of Portugal’s opening World Cup games damages the sporting integrity Fifa is meant to uphold above all else

The Independent UK

Revealed: Myanmar junta ‘crony’ given key role behind Fifa peace prize

Inaugural prize expected to be handed to Donald Trump but ‘process’ for choosing future winners to be proposed by controversial tycoon’s committee

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Unprecedented 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices Spark Wild Accusations Against FIFA

FIFA have responded firmly to calls of immorality.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup: The Most-Watched Sporting Event in History?

Excitement is building ahead of the tournament staged in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

FourFourTwo

When is the World Cup 2026 draw? Date, format, rules and fixture schedule

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, as the qualified teams wait to find out their group-stage opponents

The Guardian - US

World Cup 2026 draw: which teams have qualified and how does it work?

Your essential guide to Friday’s draw in Washington DC, including where to watch it, who to watch out for and a look at Fifa’s peace prize

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The Guardian - UK

‘He massages Trump’s basest instincts’: why is Fifa’s Gianni Infantino cosying up to the US president?

For a man who insists football isn’t political, the Fifa boss is putting a lot of effort into courting the most divisive politician on Earth

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Draw Boycott Comes Back to FIFA President Gianni Infantino Promise

Iran will not be sending a delegation to the Kennedy Center next Friday in protest.

The Guardian - UK

Iran to boycott World Cup draw over lack of visa for federation president

Iran will boycott next week’s draw for the World Cup Washington in protest at the US’s failure to give the football federation president a visa

FourFourTwo

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup FIFA pardon is as scandalous as it is unsurprising

The Portugal icon will not miss any games after his three-game ban was conveniently reduced a week after meeting Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino.

The Guardian - UK

Cristiano Ronaldo gets called back from the Naughty Step in the nick of time

In today’s Football Daily: Cristiano Ronaldo can start at the Big Show after all

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a World Cup ban and no one is surprised

OPINION: There is no real precedent for Fifa’s decision to suspend the final two games of Ronaldo’s three-game ban but the World Cup was never going to begin without its biggest star, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Guardian - UK

Fifa deepens Saudi Arabia ties with $1bn deal to fund global football infrastructure

Under the new deal, discounted loans will go towards the construction of stadiums with priority given to developing nations

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