Norway soccer federation supports FIFA complaint over Trump Peace Prize
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
SoccerThe Norwegian Football Federation has backed a formal complaint to FIFA regarding the Peace Prize awarded to President Donald Trump in December. Federation president Lise Klaveness stated that they sent a letter supporting a complaint by human rights group FairSquare, which claims FIFA leaders violated their code of ethics by engaging with Trump. This move comes ahead of Norway's World Cup campaign, starting June 16 against Iraq. Klaveness discussed the complaint with FIFA officials during a recent meeting in Budapest. FIFA has not commented on the matter.
- •Norway's World Cup starts June 16 against Iraq.
- •The complaint alleges violation of FIFA's code of ethics.
- •Klaveness indicated support from other countries' federations.
- •FIFA has not yet responded to Norway's letter.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Norway Backs FIFA Complaint Over Trump’s Peace Prize
"FIFA gave Trump the inaugural Peace Prize in December.
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