FIFA has created the "FIFA Peace Prize," which Gianni Infantino will present at the World Cup draw in Washington on Dec. 5. The award aims to "recognize exceptional actions for peace" and is intended to be given annually on behalf of fans worldwide. The announcement also highlighted Infantino’s ties to the Trumps, noting Donald Trump was recently passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize and that Ivanka Trump was named to a World Cup–linked education project board.
FIFA launches 'FIFA Peace Prize' — Infantino to present at World Cup draw in Washington
FIFA has created the "FIFA Peace Prize," which Gianni Infantino will present at the World Cup draw in Washington on Dec. 5. The award aims to "recognize exceptional actions for peace" and is intended to be given annually on behalf of fans worldwide. The announcement also highlighted Infantino’s ties to the Trumps, noting Donald Trump was recently passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize and that Ivanka Trump was named to a World Cup–linked education project board.
19:38, 05.11.2025Society
FIFA unveils the "FIFA Peace Prize"
FIFA announced on Wednesday that it has created a new honor — the FIFA Peace Prize — which it plans to present at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington. The governing body said the award will "recognize exceptional actions for peace."
"In an increasingly unsettled and divided world, it’s fundamental to recognize the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflicts and bring people together in a spirit of peace," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.
FIFA said Infantino will present the inaugural award and that the prize is intended to be bestowed annually "on behalf of fans from all around the world."
Context and response
The announcement attracted attention to Infantino’s ties to the Trump family. President Donald Trump — reportedly close to Infantino — was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize last month despite lobbying by some political allies and world leaders, and both Infantino and Trump were scheduled to speak at an unrelated event in Miami on Wednesday.
FIFA also recently appointed Ivanka Trump to the board of a $100 million education project that is partly funded by 2026 World Cup ticket revenue, a move that further linked the organization with the Trumps in the public eye.
FIFA did not immediately provide full details on the selection process or eligibility criteria for the new prize. More information is expected at the World Cup draw in Washington on Dec. 5 when the prize is presented and FIFA may outline how recipients will be chosen going forward.
Bottom line: The FIFA Peace Prize is positioned as an annual honor to recognize outstanding peacebuilding efforts, while the announcement has also prompted scrutiny because of FIFA leadership’s connections to prominent political figures.