A recent ceremony in the U.S. capital saw former President Donald Trump presented with a newly created honor: the FIFA Peace Prize. The award, handed to him by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, arrived just months after a Nobel Peace Prize nomination proved unsuccessful.
The FIFA prize recognizes individuals who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to global peace and unity. Infantino, a known ally of the former President, specifically cited Trump’s efforts toward brokering a ceasefire in Gaza as a key factor in the decision.
During the presentation, Infantino described the award as a “beautiful medal” and encouraged Trump to wear it proudly. The former President immediately obliged, adorning himself with the medal and accepting a certificate acknowledging his contributions to peace.
Accompanying the medal was a gold trophy depicting hands supporting the globe, a symbolic representation of the prize’s intent. Infantino emphasized that Trump “definitely deserve[d]” the inaugural award for his unique approach to achieving positive outcomes.
Trump expressed deep gratitude, extending thanks to his family, including First Lady Melania Trump, and acknowledging the collaborative spirit with the leaders of the other 2026 World Cup host nations, Canada and Mexico. He lauded the international coordination as “outstanding.”
The former President described the honor as “one of the great honors of my life,” and boldly asserted that the world is now a “safe place.” He then referenced his perceived successes in preventing conflicts and saving lives in regions like the Congo, India, and Pakistan.
Details surrounding the selection process for the FIFA Peace Prize remain undisclosed. The organization announced the creation of the award just last month, outlining its purpose as recognizing individuals who foster peace through dedicated action and unwavering commitment.
FIFA’s stated criteria focus on those who actively unite people in peace, but the specifics of how nominees are chosen and evaluated have not been publicly revealed, leaving the award’s future direction open to interpretation.
