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Trump ally Infantino to award first Fifa Peace Prize at World Cup draw in DC
- Fifa will present the first Fifa Peace Prize at the December 5 World Cup draw in Washington.
- The prize aims to recognize "exceptional actions for peace" and will be awarded annually.
- Gianni Infantino will present the inaugural award this year.
- Trump has a noted relationship with Infantino and is linked to other World Cup projects.
- Ivanka Trump joined a board tied to a $100m World Cup education project funded partly by ticket sales.
- The prize is described as honoring those who work to end conflicts and unite people in peace.
- The Peace Prize is a new annual award by Fifa, to be given on behalf of fans worldwide.
- The announcement ties into Fifa's broader World Cup 2026 security and diplomacy efforts.
- The event follows Infantino's Oval Office discussions with Trump in August.
- The World Cup draw to take place in Washington, D.C., with the prize presentation planned there.
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