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)

Trump, who had sought the Nobel Peace Prize but was left empty handed by the Nobel Committee, was recognized Friday by FIFA, the governing body of international soccer, during the draw for the 2026 World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

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,

President Donald Trump helped announce the 2026 World Cup Draw with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Dec. 5.