The Best-2025: FIFA announces date and venue for the ceremony

The International Federation of Football has officially announced the date and location for the 2025 The Best Awards ceremony. The prestigious event will take place on Tuesday, December 16, in Doha, with the festivities set to kick off at 17:00 Central European Time.

FIFA also confirmed that voting across all categories closed on November 28. Coaches and captains of national teams, journalists, and fans from around the globe took part in selecting the winners. More than 16 million votes were cast in total, underlining the significant influence of supporters, especially in the best men's and women's player of the year categories.

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The Best is regarded as one of the most prestigious individual honors in world football — the ceremony celebrates the top male and female footballers, coaches, and also features a number of special prizes determined by FIFA. Last year, the main trophies were claimed by Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior and Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí.