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Saturday, January 17, 2026
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FIFA's Inaugural Peace Prize Bestowed Upon Former President Trump, Drawing Scorn and Praise

FIFA gave a new award for peace. This award made many people talk. It mixed sports with world problems. The award went to Donald Trump. He was a president of the USA. This happened at the World Cup draw. Some people liked the award. They thought it was good for peace. Others did not like it. They said it was a political choice. They thought FIFA was not neutral anymore.

The FIFA president gave the award. He said it was for people helping peace. He talked about Trump's work with other countries. The Abraham Accords helped Israel and Arab countries. Trump was happy to get the award. He said it was a big honor.

The award was given during the World Cup draw. The USA, Canada, and Mexico will host the World Cup. Leaders from these countries were there. Trump also spoke about the World Cup. He said many tickets were sold. But the award was more important than the sports event.

Many people were not happy. They said FIFA should not mix sports and politics. They thought FIFA gave the award to please Trump. Some people said FIFA was not fair. They thought it was a political decision.

This award is different for FIFA. It seems FIFA is more political now. This is not like before. The award shows Trump's actions. But it also makes people think about FIFA. The World Cup is coming. This award might change how people see the sport.

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