FIFA recently held its first Peace Prize ceremony. This event caused a lot of discussion. It showed how sports and politics are connected. FIFA President Gianni Infantino gave the new award. The winner was former U.S. President Donald Trump. The ceremony happened in Washington D.C. This was just before the draw for the 2026 World Cup.

Many people were not happy with this choice. They asked why a political person received an award at a sports event. Infantino said the prize is for people who work for peace. He said they should bring people together. The timing and place were important. It was in the U.S. capital. The 2026 World Cup will be in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Leaders from these countries were there.

Trump received a trophy and a medal. He spoke to the people at the event. He said his actions saved many lives. The ceremony was happy. FIFA officials also talked about selling many tickets. People are very interested in the World Cup.

However, this event made some experts worried. They think FIFA should not be political. Giving the first peace prize to a political figure like Trump seemed wrong. Critics believe FIFA is now supporting a political idea. This could hurt FIFA's reputation. It might make it harder for FIFA to unite people. The award itself started with problems. Infantino defended the prize. But it has made the award political. This makes us wonder about future awards. Will they be for real peace efforts or for political reasons? The 2026 World Cup is coming. We will see how people remember this first prize.