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Infantino says honour will celebrate football’s role in promoting global unity

FIFA unveils new annual honour set to debut at 2026 World Cup draw

The Federation Internationale de Football Association FIFA has officially announced the creation of the FIFA Peace Award.

This award is new and will be presented annually and will make its debut during the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony on 5 December in Washington, D.C.

In official statement, FIFA said the award will recognize "exceptional actions in the service of peace" reflecting the organization’s belief that football can be force for unity amid global division.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will personally hand over the inaugural trophy but declined to reveal the first recipient, telling reporters:

The award will be given annually and according to FIFA, aims to represent the voice of football fans worldwide.

The announcement comes just month after the Nobel Committee passed over Donald Trump for the Peace Prize, despite campaigns supporting his nomination.

Infantino who has long maintained close personal relationship with the former US president, spoke warmly about him at the US Business Forum in Miami, held on the same day Trump addressed the event.