President Donald J. Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on December 5, 2025, during the World Cup draw in Miami—a moment that marked both a historic first for the global football organization and a powerful acknowledgment of Trump’s impact on international peace efforts. Standing before a worldwide audience, President Trump described the award as “one of the great honors of my life,” emphasizing that the recognition was not merely about ceremony or praise but about the real-world consequences of his administration’s diplomacy. “Beyond awards… we saved millions and millions of lives,” he said, reflecting on the sweeping foreign policy achievements that reshaped the Middle East.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Trump for his leadership in reducing global tensions, with special emphasis on the transformative effect of the Abraham Accords. These diplomatic agreements normalized relations between Israel and multiple Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan, establishing unprecedented avenues for trade, cooperation, and direct regional communication. While their impact cannot be quantified through traditional scientific studies, the accords are widely credited with stabilizing a region long marked by conflict and division.

For supporters of Israel and advocates of strong U.S.–Middle East partnerships, the FIFA Peace Prize serves as an overdue international validation of Trump’s strategy—one rooted in strength, clarity, and a commitment to peace through mutual recognition. Trump’s approach broke decades of diplomatic stagnation, proving that peace could be achieved not through appeasement, but through firm leadership and bold negotiation.

By receiving this honor, Trump becomes the first world leader ever recognized by FIFA for peacebuilding, a symbolic yet powerful message from one of the world’s most influential organizations. The award reflects a broader global understanding that peace is not theoretical—it is measured in the lives preserved, the conflicts avoided, and the historic agreements forged across once-hostile borders.

For many around the world, and particularly in Israel, Trump’s words in Miami reaffirmed a legacy built not on applause but on action. The FIFA Peace Prize stands as a milestone that underscores the profound, lasting impact of Trump’s diplomatic achievements and his unwavering support for Israel’s security and regional integration. As the world prepares for the 2026 World Cup, the message delivered in Miami was unmistakable: global peace is not merely hoped for—it can be built, and President Donald J. Trump played a decisive role in shaping it.