WASHINGTON, D.C. — FIFA president Gianni Infantino awarded his inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to “close friend” Donald Trump at Friday’s 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.

Donald Trump was awarded a new peace prize from FIFA on Thursday during the 2026 World Cup draw.

FIFA gives its new peace prize to President Donald Trump. It’s an unusual break from tradition for the sport-focused soccer organization, whose president has become a close ally of Trump.

Critics of President Donald Trump reacted with a collective eye roll after he was bestowed Friday with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize for his “unwavering commitment to advancing peace and unity throughout the world.

Seth Meyers recently mocked Donald Trump after the latter received the FIFA Peace Prize on December 5, 2025, at the 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C. Notably, Trump, who has voiced his desire to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize,

Trump appeared with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Dec. 5 to help pick the final seeds for next year's World Cup tournament

Meeting at the US Capitol for the first time since the ceasefire took effect, Ohana and Johnson signed a joint letter to the Nobel Committee urging Trump’s selection.

Social media had a field day with Trump’s apparent giddiness over receiving the gold medal. While presenting the prize, FIFA President Gianni Infantino also said Trump could wear the “beautiful medal” everywhere he wants to go.