Gianni Infantino defends controversial FIFA peace prize awarded to Donald Trump

Feb 2, 2026, 5:12 PM30

(Update: Feb 2, 2026, 11:34 PM)

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Swiss-Italian football administrator

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president of the United States from 2017 to 2021

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Gianni Infantino defends controversial FIFA peace prize awarded to Donald Trump

FIFA president Gianni Infantino awarded the FIFA peace prize to Donald Trump in December 2022, sparking significant public criticism.
Infantino faced backlash after downplaying the arrest record of British fans at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which he later apologized for.
Despite criticisms, Infantino asserted Trump's role in conflict resolution justified the award, emphasizing the need for unity through football.

Gianni Infantino Riovaldi

Swiss-Italian football administrator

Donald Trump

president of the United States from 2017 to 2021

FIFA

international governing body of association football

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