Is FIFA scrapping its peace prize after awarding it to US President Trump?

FIFA is considering scrapping its Peace Prize after several members of the FIFA Council questioned the award's merit, particularly following its presentation to US President Donald Trump in December 2025. The prize, created to honor exceptional actions for peace, was awarded to Trump by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who cited Trump's efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Critics pointed to the timing of the award, occurring shortly after a US air strike and preceding the US-Israel war on Iran. The FIFA Football Social Responsibility Committee has been tasked with assessing the award's origins, justification, and future, with a recommendation expected before the next council meeting in December. The Norwegian Football Association has also formally questioned the award.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been urged by top Fifa figures to either scrap or depoliticize the organization's peace prize. This call comes after a backlash following the award's presentation to US President Donald Trump. Several Fifa council members demanded the award's abolition or a significant change to remove its political nature. Fifa's football social responsibility committee will make a recommendation on the award's future before the next council meeting in Doha on December 16th. Concerns were raised that the prize, as currently structured, is tainted by its association with Trump and could lead to diplomatic issues if future recipients are not to his liking. A likely outcome discussed is reinventing the prize for individuals within football promoting social harmony, excluding politicians.