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.

U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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