US President Donald Trump leaves the stage after receiving the FIFA peace prize

US President Donald Trump leaves the stage after receiving the FIFA peace prize

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to award a peace prize to United States president Donald Trump as he dismissed calls for a World Cup boycott.

Infantino was widely criticised for giving Trump the honour on behalf of his governing body at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC in December.

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