Critics of President Donald Trump reacted with a collective eye roll after he was bestowed Friday with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize for his “unwavering commitment to advancing peace and unity throughout the world.”

Trump, who had sought the Nobel Peace Prize but was left empty handed by the Nobel Committee, was recognized Friday by FIFA, the governing body of international soccer, during the draw for the 2026 World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

“You definitely deserve the first FIFA Peace Prize for your action, for what you have obtained ... in an incredible way,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino told Trump. “You can always count ... on my support, on the support of the entire soccer community, to help you make peace and make the world prosper all over the world.”

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