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*”’Merge”’ into [[2026 FIFA World Cup]]. While this has been reported, virtually all reporting is on the corrupt nature on this so-called prize; I am yet to see any media take it seriously. There is widespread consensus in reliable sources that is just another corrupt form of bribery to curry favour with Trump ahead of the 2026 World Cup. There was no selection criteria nor even any selection committee for this so-called prize. It is notable within the scope of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as an illustration of Infantino’s corrupt behaviour (and yes, that’s the wording most RS media use) to keep Trump happy. As a “peace prize”, it is not notable whatsoever. Let’s remember this is not a prize that was first conceived and then awarded to someone – it is merely a prize Infantino decided on himself with the sole intent of giving it to Trump. So again, notable at [[2026 FIFA World Cup]], but not notable as an article on its own. [[User:Jeppiz|Jeppiz]] ([[User talk:Jeppiz|talk]]) 19:23, 6 December 2025 (UTC)

*”’Keep”’. Serious or not, it’s been seriously covered and discussed, so obviously it has some significance. Now the article’s here, there’s no point in deleting it before the dust has settled and the thing can be seen more clearly. Then it can be deleted or merged or whatever it’s seen to deserve. [[Special:Contributions/~2025-29827-74|~2025-29827-74]] ([[User talk:~2025-29827-74|talk]]) 20:45, 6 December 2025 (UTC)

* ”’Keep”’ – or ”’merge”’ into [[:FIFA]]. I had started creating a section in the FIFA article, as there is a section “Recognition and awards” with no mention of it, and discovered this article when I tried to create a redirect. If merged, I think it belongs in the main FIFA article as (at this point) it is an ongoing award, not specifically associated with 2026. Of course mention should be made of this one there. [[User:Laterthanyouthink|Laterthanyouthink]] ([[User talk:Laterthanyouthink|talk]]) 23:32, 6 December 2025 (UTC)

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Whilst this may have gotten some coverge, why not wait a year or two and see if this actualy more then just a publicy stunt by FIFA. No evidance of lasting notabilty. Slatersteven (talk) 17:53, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, but not as a peace prize in itself. Multiple RS discuss it as a form of bribe to Trump. It is not reported on seriously in media as a peace prize, especially not as there was no selection committee; RS media discusses it only as a bribe to keep Trump engaged in the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which is why merging it into that article is the best option. Jeppiz (talk) 19:27, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Keep – The award has just been announced/given, the nomination was premature. Svartner (talk) 18:24, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Football-related deletion discussions. Svartner (talk) 19:07, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Keep – As per Jjazz76, this award has been discussed in several RS already, including the BBC, and several others. I am a little bit cautious mainly because of the risk of this being a one off, but I think the coverage as of current does warrant an article.LonghairSpaceHistoryGuy (talk) 19:34, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete and incorporate content into the draw section of 2026 FIFA World Cup. ~2025-38805-72 (talk) 20:04, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Delete – maybe consider this for an article if it’s ever awarded again, per WP:NOTNEWS. There’s no real reason to think this is anything more than a fleeting news-grabbing event. Adam Cuerden ^(talk)_{Has about 8.8% of all FPs.} 20:51, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

It’s an official FIFA award, which in itself makes it significant. The merits/controversy of the award can be discussed in the article, but I don’t see how it wouldn’t be a topic of encyclopedic interest. Svartner (talk) 21:18, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with Adam Cuerdon. I think that this is not substantially meaningful enough to be its own article. Quettaparsec (talk) 00:25, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Keep – Mr Trump is taking this very seriously, which is sufficient reason to keep it at least for the time being. It should be reviewed in 2030. Deipnosophista
Keep – Inevitably this will be talked about for a long time, as FIFA and Trump are both certainly notable. The future will tell whether this is a novelty award or something enduring, but it will always be discussed by enquiring minds. Ringbark (talk) 21:41, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Keep – 1. it is a beautiful Trophy, not because the bs soccer, but those hands with earth planet globe on nails is an interesting design and as 2, Mr. Trump made America Great Again, he deserves — Preceding unsigned comment added by ~2025-38636-85 (talk) 22:13, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Keep – Obviously this is a prize invented solely to curry favour with the child in the White House. It’s like making a spoiled child a certificate, because they couldn’t actually win a real prize on merit. BUT, as ridiculous as it is, it is still noteworthy. I suspect that FIFA will try to give it validity by awarding it again, but even if it’s a one-off, that in itself is also worthy of note.

Xtempore (talk) 22:26, 5 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Keep – This award deserves its own article for its sheer ridiculousness and the light it casts on FIFA and on the president. I wonder if it is a parody? Notice how he yanked it and put it on himself! I hope he wins the award again next year and the year after as well. Imagine the list of winners in the article! —Drahnreb (talk) 01:05, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
keep – i mean, the golden raspberry comply with WP:NOTE….. It is a lamp, you nincompoop, but it’s a Major Award. I won it! CornellRockey (talk) 03:49, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

[Comment removed by user]Maghreb3891 (talk) 06:46, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Delete – This “FIFA Peace Prize” is not a legitimate or established award. Reliable sources (NYT, Guardian, HRW, AP) all report that it was created unilaterally by Gianni Infantino, with no criteria, no judges, no process, and no approval from FIFA’s Council or Congress. It is widely described as politically motivated and lacking transparency. The subject is too new, fails WP:TOOSOON and WP:N, and has no lasting significance beyond the controversy. Should be deleted. Maghreb3891 (talk) 06:49, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Keep – The subject has already received coverage in multiple independent reliable sources, satisfying WP:GNG. Although recently announced, it has received significant discussion in major RS, so WP:TOOSOON does not apply. As an official FIFA award that has been widely reported, it meets WP:ORGNOT and therefore passes WP:N. The nomination appears premature; this is developing coverage of an ongoing topic and does not violate WP:NOTNEWS. Overall, the level and quality of independent coverage indicate that the topic satisfies Wikipedia’s notability requirements. Tausheef Hassan (talk) 08:23, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

What you just argued is fundamentally flawed because it selectively invokes notability rules while ignoring the core policies that actually apply: the so-called “FIFA Peace Prize” was created unilaterally by Gianni Infantino without approval from FIFA’s Council or Congress, without criteria, judges, voting, or an established process, which means it is not an official FIFA award and therefore fails WP:ORGNOT; all existing coverage is purely controversy-driven and falls under WP:NOTNEWS, WP:EPHEMERAL, and WP:ROUTINE, and because the award was only announced on 5 November 2025, with no history, no continuity, no structure, and no confirmed future, it squarely triggers WP:TOOSOON; widespread media criticism does not override the fact that the subject lacks institutional legitimacy, long-term significance, and stable notability, making it premature, poorly sourced in terms of depth, and entirely dependent on a fleeting news cycle. Maghreb3891 (talk) 13:06, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Keep – I agree with those who say we should give this a year to see how and what materializes.

In a year or two’s time, if nothing more important comes of this then I’d 100% be behind deleting this article and summarizing and adding it’s contents to either or both Infantino and FIFA’s respective articles. Lafi90 (talk) 10:50, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I feel that many of the keep arguments fail wp:not, it does not matter what Trump thinks of the Award, now if it makes him look good or bad. Slatersteven (talk) 13:09, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Draftify — Coverage is only one barrier to entry. The other is whether a separate article is necessary. Trump is the only person who has won this award so far, so a separate article is likely not needed. If this becomes a recurring award, obviously a separate article would be needed. elijahpepe@wikipedia (he/him) 17:30, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Merge into 2026 FIFA World Cup. Only split into separate article if awarded again. Sushidude21! (talk) 13:39, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Merge into 2026 FIFA World Cup. While this has been reported, virtually all reporting is on the corrupt nature on this so-called prize; I am yet to see any media take it seriously. There is widespread consensus in reliable sources that is just another corrupt form of bribery to curry favour with Trump ahead of the 2026 World Cup. There was no selection criteria nor even any selection committee for this so-called prize. It is notable within the scope of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as an illustration of Infantino’s corrupt behaviour (and yes, that’s the wording most RS media use) to keep Trump happy. As a “peace prize”, it is not notable whatsoever. Let’s remember this is not a prize that was first conceived and then awarded to someone – it is merely a prize Infantino decided on himself with the sole intent of giving it to Trump. So again, notable at 2026 FIFA World Cup, but not notable as an article on its own. Jeppiz (talk) 19:23, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Keep. Serious or not, it’s been seriously covered and discussed, so obviously it has some significance. Now the article’s here, there’s no point in deleting it before the dust has settled and the thing can be seen more clearly. Then it can be deleted or merged or whatever it’s seen to deserve. ~2025-29827-74 (talk) 20:45, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Keep – or merge into FIFA. I had started creating a section in the FIFA article, as there is a section “Recognition and awards” with no mention of it, and discovered this article when I tried to create a redirect. If merged, I think it belongs in the main FIFA article as (at this point) it is an ongoing award, not specifically associated with 2026. Of course mention should be made of this one there. Laterthanyouthink (talk) 23:32, 6 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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