Summary
FIFA awarded a new Peace Prize to President Donald Trump, but the process behind the award wasn't clear. Human Rights Watch questioned the lack of transparency and raised concerns about "sportswashing," where countries host big sports events to improve their image despite human rights issues.
Key Facts
- FIFA gave a new Peace Prize to President Donald Trump.
- FIFA did not explain how they chose the winner of this award.
- Human Rights Watch asked FIFA for details on how they selected the prize winner.
- "Sportswashing" refers to using sports events to improve a country's image, even if it has human rights problems.
- Past sports events like the Beijing 2008 Olympics and the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup were linked to human rights concerns.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to take place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- President Trump is the chairman of the White House Task Force on the 2026 World Cup.
- Concerns include harsh U.S. immigration policies and actions by immigration officials during sports events.
