US EditionInfantino says ‘you will see’ at World Cup draw if Trump receives new FIFA peace prize
FIFA will annually honor individuals uniting people in peace starting at the 2026 World Cup draw, expected to attract about 1 billion viewers worldwide, FIFA said.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a new FIFA Peace Prize to be first given at the World Cup draw in Washington on Dec. 5 to recognize exceptional actions for peace.
- Infantino would not say whether President Donald Trump will receive the inaugural prize, despite highlighting his close relationship with Trump at the America Business Forum in Miami.
- On the 5th of December, you will see, Infantino said, and FIFA confirmed he will present the award this year, bestowed annually on behalf of fans from all around the world.
- Trump's recent Nobel snub last month followed lobbying from Republicans and leaders, while FIFA recently appointed Ivanka Trump to a $100 million education project board.
- Infantino framed the prize as recognising people who work to end conflicts and unite communities, saying the World Cup draw and prize award will attract about 1 billion viewers worldwide.
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