Before World Cup, FIFA slammed for politicising sport with Trump prize
Summary
FIFA has faced criticism for giving its first peace prize to President Donald Trump during the World Cup draw, with some saying it mixes politics with football. The Norwegian Football Association wants FIFA to stop giving such awards, saying that this role belongs to organizations like the Nobel Institute.Key Facts
- FIFA awarded its inaugural peace prize to President Donald Trump at the World Cup draw in December.
- President Trump’s country (the US) will co-host the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico.
- The Norwegian Football Association (NFF) leader, Lise Klaveness, called for FIFA to stop giving peace prizes.
- The NFF suggests the Nobel Institute should handle peace prizes, not FIFA.
- Nonprofit FairSquare asked for an investigation into FIFA’s peace prize decision due to possible ethical breaches.
- Australian player Jackson Irvine said awarding the prize to Trump damaged FIFA’s reputation and its human rights efforts.
- FIFA’s Human Rights Framework for 2026 aims to promote inclusion, freedom of expression, and stop discrimination during the World Cup.
- Critics say FIFA needs to pressure the US more on human rights issues linked to the tournament.
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