Qatar Set to Host The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025
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Doha will shine as FIFA crowns the world’s top players, coaches, and fans during a star-studded gala on 16 December 2025.
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Football fever hits Doha.
FIFA has announced that The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 will take place in Doha on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, right before the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 final between Paris Saint-Germain and Flamengo at Ahmad Bin Ali World Cup Stadium.
Awards Night Highlights
The awards ceremony will celebrate the best of men’s and women’s football, including:
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Men’s and Women’s Player of the Year
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Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year
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Best Fan Award
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Best Goalkeepers (Men & Women)
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Best Goals
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FIFA Fair Play Award
The gala dinner will be hosted at Katara Hall, Fairmont Hotel Doha, with around 800 guests, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino, council members, legends, association reps, and football dignitaries from around the world.
Fans Cast Millions of Votes
FIFA emphasized that fans are a major part of the process, with more than 16 million votes shaping the 2025 winners. Votes come equally from fans, national team captains and coaches, and media representatives, making it a truly global selection.
Men’s Player Shortlist to Watch
The spotlight will be on stars like:
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Ousmane Dembele (France)
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Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
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Harry Kane (England)
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Kylian Mbappe (France)
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Nuno Mendes (Portugal)
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Cole Palmer (England)
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Pedri (Spain)
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Raphinha (Brazil)
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Mohamed Salah (Egypt)
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Vitinha (Portugal)
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Lamine Yamal (Spain)
Last year, Vinicius Junior took home the Men’s Player award, and Aitana Bonmati won the Women’s Player award.
Why It Matters
The event isn’t just about trophies — it’s a global celebration of football, spotlighting players, coaches, and fans who make the game unforgettable. Doha is ready to roll out the red carpet for football’s biggest night of the year.