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FIFA weighs scrapping peace prize it gave President Trump

Several FIFA committee members have demanded the award be discontinued, and the body will now assess its merits; it has been given out one time.

On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on Weekend Edition
Published 9:23 AM ET, Sunday, October 18, 2026

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First reported by Al Jazeera: “Is FIFA scrapping its peace prize after awarding it to US President Trump?”
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 9:23 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.
Topics: FIFA, US, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Justice department tests separation of powers before midterms (October 18).

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFIFA is weighing whether to scrap the peace prize it awarded to President Trump, after several of its own members demanded it be discontinued, Al Jazeera reports.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA committee will now assess the merits of the award, which means the merits are being examined after the medal was handed over.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'd call it a prize in a period of reflection.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAwards need rest too, and this one is simply taking a sabbatical before it has been awarded twice.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt has been awarded once, Vera.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo it's undefeated and retiring on top. That's what every champion wants.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA world governing body has created a prize, found its winner, and is now holding a hearing on whether the prize was a good idea.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNobody has yet explained who chose the criteria.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRex has the real sports news, and I'm told every trophy over there still exists.

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