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FIFA Peace Prize controversy and review

Overview

FIFA is reviewing the future of its Peace Prize following the controversial December 2025 presentation of the inaugural award to U.S. President Donald Trump. The award, presented by President Gianni Infantino during the 2026 Men’s World Cup draw in Washington, was reportedly a unilateral decision that lacked formal approval from the FIFA Council.

While FIFA initially cited Trump’s role in peace efforts between Israel and Palestine as the basis for the honor, the move drew backlash regarding potential violations of FIFA’s principles of political neutrality and threats to the organization’s credibility.

The FIFA Council has tasked the 22-member Football Social Responsibility Committee with conducting an exhaustive review. The committee is evaluating whether to abolish the prize, restructure it to focus exclusively on members of the football community, or implement clauses to prevent politicians from receiving the honor. A final decision is expected by December 2026.

Entities

Gianni Infantino · FIFA · Donald Trump · Football Social Responsibility Committee · FIFA Council

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    FIFA reviews Peace Prize following Donald Trump award controversy

    FIFA is reviewing the future of its Peace Prize after controversy over President Donald Trump receiving the award, which critics say violated the organization’s political neutrality rules.

  2. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    FIFA reviews future of Peace Prize following Donald Trump award

    FIFA is evaluating whether to abolish or reform its Peace Prize after President Gianni Infantino awarded the inaugural honor to Donald Trump without Council approval.

Sources

dnews.gr · esportenewsmundo.com.br · gbcghanaonline.com · lifo.gr · minanews.net · news18.com · rri.co.id · sentinelassam.com · sport.pl · sportowefakty.wp.pl · tanea.gr