Washington dc: FIFA announced a new annual award called the FIFA Peace Prize which will be given to its first winner during the 2026 World Cup finals draw in Washington DC next month. "Football stands for peace, and on behalf of the entire global football community, the FIFA Peace Prize - Football Unites the World will recognise the enormous efforts of those individuals who unite people, bringing hope for future generations," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said. According to Qatar News Agency, the announcement came during Infantino's participation in the US Business Forum in Miami, where US President Donald Trump and Argentine star Lionel Messi, winner of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, also spoke. The winner of the inaugural prize has not yet been officially announced and will be revealed during the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The draw for the 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place on December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.