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The 2026 World Cup draw will feature performances by Robbie Williams, Andrea Bocelli, and the Village People, with the event taking place in Washington DC and highlighting a Trumpian theme, including the unveiling of a new Fifa Peace Prize potentially awarded to Donald Trump, amidst a broader tournament spanning North America.
FIFA announced a new Peace Prize to be awarded at the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., on December 5, recognizing efforts for peace and unity. FIFA president Gianni Infantino hinted that the first recipient might be someone previously seen at the event, possibly President Trump, whom he praised for his energy and honesty. Trump, who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize multiple times, was also present at the event, but did not win the Nobel this year.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino announced the creation of the Fifa Peace Prize, to be awarded annually to individuals promoting peace through football, with the inaugural award to be presented during the World Cup draw in Washington DC, amid ongoing discussions of sport and diplomacy and close ties to Trump.