Trump Scores FIFA's First Peace Prize: A Match Made in Controversy

In a surprising twist that’s sure to stir the pot, President Donald Trump has been awarded FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw. The ceremony took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented Trump with a trophy featuring golden hands holding a soccer ball. It’s an award that seems to have gone under the radar, but Trump was all smiles, donning the medal and declaring it one of the greatest honors of his life.

This new award is not without its controversies. Infantino, who has previously stated that Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in brokering a ceasefire in Gaza, likely stirred some heads when FIFA decided to launch its very own peace award. With the World Cup looming in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, and Trump’s previous statements about potentially uprooting games in unsafe cities, one can’t help but laugh at the irony of sports diplomacy amidst political theatrics. Maybe with this new trophy, the game can be played on peace’s home turf instead of the usual battle zone!