FIFA launches Board of Peace partnership ahead of World Cup in US
USA TODAY
FIFA has announced a partnership with the US-led and Trump-organized Board of Peace. The group aims at ending the war in Gaza and reconstruction.
The U.S.-led Board of Peace has a new partner as the country prepares to be thrust into the international soccer spotlight.
FIFA signed a partnership agreement with the board Feb. 19 to "actively source investment from international leaders and institutions harnessing the power of football to support recovery, stability and long-term development in conflict-affected regions."
The agreement comes not only as the United States prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but also after the organization awarded its inaugural Peace Prize to President Trump in December.
"The Board of Peace will play an essential role in fulfilling all 20 points of the President's plan" to end the war in Gaza, according an announcement from the White House. The board will assist by "providing strategic oversight, mobilizing international resources, and ensuring accountability as Gaza transitions from conflict to peace and development."
The Board is chaired by Trump, with appointed members including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Tony Blair, businessman Marc Rowan, President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga and U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Robert Gabriel.
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