Today, the distinguished winners of the FIFA The Best awards will be officially announced during a special live broadcast from Doha, Qatar, available on FIFA’s website. This gala takes place on the eve of the Intercontinental Cup match pitting PSG against Flamengo. Beforehand, the Best Fan, Goalkeeper, Goal, and Fair Play recipients will be revealed via social media videos.
Prominent Men’s Player nominees include Barcelona’s Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha, Real Madrid’s Mbappe, plus PSG’s European champions Vitinha, Mendes, Hakimi, and Ballon d'Or winner Dembele. Women’s contenders feature Barcelona’s Bonmati, Putellas, and Pajor, plus Arsenal’s Caldentey.
Coaching candidates include Aguirre, Arteta, Luis Enrique, Flick, Maresca, Martinez, and Slot. With over 16 million fan votes cast, the final outcomes rely on a balanced system weighing inputs from fans, captains, coaches, and media equally. The event hosts 800 guests, including the FIFA President and various legends, gathering to celebrate these major football achievements.