Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Donald Trump was honoured with the first FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on 5 December 2025. The award was introduced as part of FIFA’s new social responsibility programme aimed at recognising individuals who contribute to global peace and unity through diplomacy and influence. Trump was credited by FIFA for his alleged role in easing international tensions, including disputes involving India–Pakistan, Israel–Iran, Congo, and others. However, the decision drew significant controversy, as critics questioned both the validity of his peace-related claims and FIFA’s increasingly political associations.