Trump Bets on Gaza Sports Revival
19 February 2026
Trump Bets on Gaza Sports Revival
Donald Trump announced good news for Gaza's sports sector during his address at the opening session of the Peace Council in Washington.
Trump announced that FIFA would earmark $75 million to rebuild the sports infrastructure destroyed by the war in Gaza.
The meeting also saw the attendance of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who had previously awarded Trump a Peace Prize.
This cooperation is part of the Peace Council led by Trump, a political initiative viewed by observers as an alternative diplomatic track to the United Nations.
Trump also stressed that the funds would be directed specifically to Gaza-based sports projects to restore stadiums and facilities damaged by the conflict.
This move ties to Trump's January pledge to turn Gaza into a Middle East Riviera, arguing that building arenas would attract global stars with influence beyond politicians.
Punchline 1: If this is diplomacy, it's a killer header—finally something that actually aims to score.
Punchline 2: Gaza's new stadiums prove that in geopolitics, at least the seats go up.
