Article by Maria Olteanu – Published Friday, 05 December 2025 22:45 / Updated Friday, 05 December 2025 22:47
On Wednesday evening, the draw took place groups for the 2026 World Cupfinal tournament to be played next summer in USA, Mexico and Canada. After the draw, the first scandal broke out, in the foreground with the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino (55 years old), and the president of the USA, Donald Trump (79 years old).
Before the actual draw, Donald Trump Received FIFA Peace Prize a distinction that recognizes “exceptional actions for peace and unity” in the world and has never been awarded before.
Immediately after the shooting, several voices complained that FIFA and Donald Trump used this event to make political propaganda. Including a former employee of the international forum, Miguel Maduro, criticized what happened on Friday evening in Washington, considering that the regulations were violated by offering such a prize.
Scandal for the prize offered to Trump, after the draw
While working at FIFA, Miguel Maduro was the head of the commission that ensures that FIFA does not deviate from the internal rules. It states that the forum must remain politically neutral.
“The fact that FIFA gave a peace prize is not problematic at all. The problem only arises when the prize goes to a person actively involved in politics.
It is a violation of political neutrality. First, FIFA takes a political stance on the activity of a political actor, in this case Trump. Secondly, it is a political gesture to give an award to such a man.
If the Ethics Commission concludes that the regulation has been followed, then it must also provide an argument. I am very curious about this argument,” said Miguel Maduro, quoted by nrk.no.
We honor a dynamic leader who engaged in diplomatic efforts that created opportunities for dialogue, de-escalation and stability, and championed the unifying power of soccer on the world stage. The first FIFA Peace Prize is proudly presented to the President of the USA, the Honorable Donald J. Trump.
He supported efforts to negotiate armistices and promote diplomatic engagement, actions that helped create the conditions in which peace could take root.
– the explanation given during the trophy presentation clip
