The football world will witness another award ceremony as FIFA The Best Awards 2026 will again celebrate the finest talents and achievements in world football.
The Best FIFA Football Awards have become one of the sport’s most respected honors. The awards recognize exceptional players, coaches, goalkeepers, and even fans, with voting shared equally among players, coaches, journalists, and supporters worldwide.
This year’s edition is particularly special as it the curtain raiser for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. There are various awards which includes, The Best FIFA Men’s and Women’s Player, The Best Goalkeeper, The Best Coach, and the FIFA Puskás Award for the most outstanding goal.
Beyond individual recognition, the ceremony reflects FIFA’s values of fairness, transparency, and inclusion. As anticipation builds, the 2026 awards promise to highlight not only football’s brightest stars but also the passion and spirit that unite fans around the world.
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The Best FIFA Women’s Player nominees
Sandy Baltimore, France and Chelsea
Nathalie Bjorn, Sweden and Chelsea
Aitana Bonmati, Spain and Barcelona
Lucy Bronze, England and Chelsea
Mariona Caldentey, Spain and Arsenal
Temwa Chawinga, Malawi and Kansas City Current
Diani Kadidiatou, France and Olympique Lyonnais
Melchie Dumornay, Haiti and Olympique Lyonnais
Patri Guijarro, Spain and Barcelona
Lindsey Heaps, USA and Olympique Lyonnais
Lauren James, England and Chelsea
Chloe Kelly, England and Manchester City/Arsenal
Ewa Pajor, Poland and Barcelona
Claudia Pina, Spain and Barcelona
Alexia Putellas, Spain and Barcelona
Alessia Russo, England and Arsenal
Leah Williamson, England and Arsenal
The Best FIFA Men’s Player nominees
Ousmane Dembélé, France and Paris Saint-Germain
Achraf Hakimi, Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain
Harry Kane, England and FC Bayern München
Kylian Mbappe, France and Real Madrid
Nuno Mendes, Portugal and Paris Saint-Germain
Cole Palmer, England and Chelsea
Pedri, Spain and Barcelona
Raphinha, Brazil and Barcelon
Mohamed Salah, Egypt and Liverpool00
Vitinha, Portugal and Paris Saint-Germain
Lamine Yamal, Spain and Barcelona
The Best FIFA Women’s Coach
Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea
Jonatan Giráldez, Washington Spirit/Olympique Lyonnais
Seb Hines, Orlando Pride
Renee Slegers, Arsenal
Sarina Wiegman, England
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach nominees
Javier Aguirre, Mexico
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
Luis Enrique, Paris
Saint-Germain
Hansi Flick, Barcelona
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
Roberto Martinez, Portugal
Arne Slot, Liverpool
The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper nominees
Ann-Katrin Berger, Germany and Gotham FC
FIFA Fan Award Nominees
Alejandro Ciganotto (ARG)
Manolo el del Bombo (ESP) (posthumous)
Zakho fans (IRQ)
Cata Coll, Spain and Barcelona
Christiane Endler, Chile and Olympique Lyonnais
Hannah Hampton, England and Chelsea
Anna Moorhouse, England and Orlando Pride
Chiamaka Nnadozie, Nigeria and Paris FC/Brighton & Hove Albion
Phallon Tullis-Joyce, USA and Manchester United
The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper nominees
Alisson Becker, Brazil and Liverpool
Thibaut Courtois, Belgium and Real Madrid
Gianluigi Donnarumma, Italy Barcelonaand Paris Saint-Germain/Manchester City
Emiliano Martínez, Argentina and Aston Villa
Manuel Neuer, Germany and FC Bayern München
David Raya, Spain and Arsenal
Yann Sommer, Switzerland and Internazionale Milano
Wojciech Szczęsny, Poland and Barcelona
