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News|FootballFIFA’s Gianni Infantino faces ethics complaint over Trump peace prizeRights group FairSquare accuses world football governing body of ‘openly flouting’ its own rules on political neutrality.

On Mon, Dec 6, 2025, FIFA awarded a peace prize to US President Donald Trump during the draw for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This decision has prompted a formal complaint regarding potential ethics…

HBy Hazel CaldwellDec 10, 20251 min read

On Mon, Dec 6, 2025, FIFA awarded a peace prize to US President Donald Trump during the draw for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This decision has prompted a formal complaint regarding potential ethics violations and issues concerning political neutrality.

The human rights organization FairSquare has filed a complaint with FIFA's ethics committee, arguing that the awarding of the prize contravenes the organization's commitment to political neutrality. The complaint highlights that granting a peace prize to a sitting political leader may breach FIFA's duty to remain neutral.

FairSquare also noted previous lobbying efforts by FIFA President Gianni Infantino for Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the Israel-Gaza conflict. The organization has called for FIFA’s independent committee to review Infantino’s actions.

Possible disciplinary measures from the FIFA Ethics Committee could include a warning, a reprimand, a fine, compliance training, or a ban on participation in football-related activities. However, it remains uncertain if the committee will proceed with the complaint.

This decision has prompted a formal complaint regarding potential ethics violations and issues concerning political neutrality.
Hazel Caldwell · Thehackingpost

FIFA has not commented on potential cases, and Infantino has not yet responded. Current FIFA ethics investigators and judges are perceived by some to have less independence than their predecessors.

The World Cup 2026 draw ceremony, held at the Kennedy Centre in Washington, DC, included the presence of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and US President Donald Trump. During the event, Infantino presented Trump with a gold trophy, a gold medal, and a certificate.

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FIFA also showcased a video highlighting some of Trump's efforts towards peace agreements during the ceremony.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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