FIFA is getting ready for the 2025 Best FIFA Football Awards, one of its most prestigious ceremonies celebrating excellence across men’s and women’s football. The awards recognise outstanding individual performances, coaching brilliance and moments that defined the game over the assessment period.
The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Fairmont Katara Hall in Doha, Qatar. Football stars, coaches, officials and guests from around the world are expected to attend the gala event, where winners across several categories will be officially announced.
Prizes and award categories
The awards feature a wide range of honours highlighting different aspects of the game. The most anticipated titles include The Best FIFA Men’s Player and The Best FIFA Women’s Player. The ceremony will also consist of the Best Men’s Coach and Best Women’s Coach awards, while the Best Goalkeeper awards acknowledge outstanding performances between the posts.
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The FIFA Puskás Award is presented for the best goal of the year, while the FIFA Fan Award honours exceptional fan engagement. The FIFA Fair Play Award recognises individuals or teams who have upheld sportsmanship. In addition, the FIFA Men’s 11 and FIFA Women’s 11 will be revealed, featuring the best players by position.
Nominees and voting process
Nominees for each category are shortlisted by expert panels based on performances, consistency and impact during the evaluation period. The final winners are decided through a global voting system involving national team captains, national team coaches, media representatives and fans, with each group holding equal voting weight to ensure a balanced and inclusive selection process.
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How to watch live
Fans worldwide can watch The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 live through FIFA’s official digital platforms, including FIFA.com and FIFA+, where the ceremony will be streamed free of cost.
