Overview
- Norway's football federation, which on Monday called for the FIFA Peace Prize to be abolished, said its board will back a FairSquare complaint seeking an ethics investigation.
- FIFA presented the new award to U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Cup draw in December 2025, and reporting says it was announced without prior approval from the FIFA Council.
- Players and human rights groups say the move undercuts FIFA’s Human Rights Policy, with Australia’s Jackson Irvine saying it makes a mockery of the charter.
- The Norwegian federation also pressed FIFA to secure U.S. guarantees that immigration agents will not target fans at World Cup matches.
- The White House defended the honor, and the dispute remains unresolved as FIFA faces calls for a transparent review before the June–July tournament.