WASHINGTON–FIFA President Gianni Infantino bestowed the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on President Donald Trump Friday for his work to settle conflicts around the globe, including his historic Middle East peace deal.

Infantino announced Trump as the recipient of the prize and invited the commander-in-chief on stage at the Kennedy Center ahead of the 2026 World Cup Draw.

“Mr. President, this is your prize. This is your peace prize. There is also a beautiful medal for you that you can wear everywhere you want to go,” Infantino said.

Trump promptly put the medal on. Infantino read the certificate announcing the reasons Trump is its first recipient:

The FIFA Peace Prize is presented annually on behalf of the billions of football-loving people from around the world to a distinguished individua

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