Trump received the first FIFA Peace Prize in the World Cup final draw

President Donald Trump received the first FIFA Peace Prize on Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, during the World Cup final draw.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented Trump with the award, which included a trophy of golden hands holding a soccer ball. He was also awarded a medal which he wore almost immediately.

“The FIFA Peace Prize is presented annually on behalf of billions of football-loving people around the world to a distinguished individual who exemplifies an unwavering commitment to promoting peace and unity around the world through his remarkable leadership and action,” a certificate awarded to Trump read.

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U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, during the official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025, in Washington, DC (Emilee Chinn/FIFA via Getty Images)

“This is truly one of the great honors of my life,” Trump said. “Beyond the awards, Gianni and I were discussing this, we have saved millions and millions of lives… The fact that we were able to do that, so many wars that we were able to end, in some cases, a little before they started, we achieved them.”

U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, during the official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025, in Washington, DC (Emilee Chinn/FIFA via Getty Images)

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In March, Trump signed an executive order establishing the task force for soccer tournament, which will be organized by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Trump serves as chair of the task force, while Vice President JD Vance serves as vice chair. As CEO, Rudy Giuliani’s son was tasked with managing and overseeing daily operations.

The United States is home to 11 of the 16 host cities.

The president previously threatened to move the games out of cities if they were deemed unsafe, but after arriving at the Kennedy Center on Friday, he reaffirmed his confidence in the safety of those cities and pledged federal support if needed.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents the FIFA Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump during the official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 5, 2025, in Washington, DC (Scott Taetsch/FIFA via Getty Images)

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The championship game will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The international tournament, which will span North America, will begin in June 2026 and is the first World Cup in more than two decades to be held in multiple countries.

Paulina Dedaj of News and The News contributed to this report.

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