Fans slam FIFA for 'creating' Peace Prize for Trump ahead of World Cup 2026

The fans are certain who will receive the award.

Football fans have called FIFA’s new ” FIFA Peace Prize” “shameless,” “sham,” and “a complete farce.”

The award was created to honour “those individuals who unite people, bringing hope for future generations,” according to a statement released on Wednesday by the worldwide governing body of football.

Online followers, however, were quick to denounce FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s most recent idea and are already certain that his close friend, US President Donald Trump, who was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize last month, will be the first laureate.

The Peace Award, which ironically will be presented out for the first time on December 5 during the final World Cup draw in Washington, DC, is a creation solely for Trump to win, according to several of them.

Infantino’s surprising participation alongside Trump at the Gaza peace summit in Egypt earlier this month caused a stir.

Due to his closeness with the US president and his steadfast support for Israel, the FIFA president has become more and more involved in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

FIFA confirms introduction of Peace award

After the US-brokered ceasefire agreement put a halt to the conflict in Gaza, Infantino also demanded that Trump be given the Nobel Peace Prize.

FIFA announced the creation of the award on their official X account, writing: “FIFA introduces the FIFA Peace Prize – an award to recognise exceptional actions for peace and unity.” 

“FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World to be bestowed on an annual basis. First winner to receive the award from FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday, 5 December 2025.”

Fans react to FIFA Peace Prize award

One reply read: ‘So FIFA invent an award to give Trump because he sulked about missing out on not being given the Nobel Peace Prize (which he didn’t deserve). A total sham…’

One person remarked, “Congrats to Trump,” while another referred to the prize as a “complete farce.”

A Simpsons meme that the user shared with his message, which resonated with many: “Springfield Civic Centre: First Annual Montgomery Burns award for outstanding achievement in the field of excellence.”

‘FIFA Peace Prize’ winner in Washington D.C. https://t.co/qq24icmjlJ pic.twitter.com/Mq6bUoJXg7

— harry (@hjsedits) November 5, 2025

Has he actually created a prize for Trump https://t.co/mZhtFkIUor

— Adam Crafton (@AdamCrafton_) November 5, 2025

It’s a real puzzler about who is going to win this totally-not-made-up peace prize in country about to host World Cup. https://t.co/lCsSMXUeIr

— Glen E. McGregor (@glen_mcgregor) November 5, 2025

He's 1000000% giving this to Trump and it is an organised propaganda stunt.Trump was DESPERATE for the Nobel Peace Prize… this is fucking shameful and genuinely might be the worst thing FIFA has ever done… think of the ground that covers.Vile. Infantino must go. https://t.co/Zu0v53zZFm

— Gareth of 90+1 (@Gareth_90plus1) November 5, 2025

Can’t believe @NobelPrize rejected Trump so he bribed Infantino and FIFA (infamously corrupt) to create a Peace Prize for him https://t.co/wSsaUOIH7f

— Adriano FC (@ImperatoreFC) November 5, 2025

Missed out on Nobel? Get the FIFA Peace PrizeIn Washington DC, on 5 December https://t.co/q9YL7bciF9

— Ziad Daoud (@ZiadMDaoud) November 5, 2025

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