Overview
- The gala will take place Monday at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, with regional listings publishing local start times for viewers worldwide.
- Live broadcasts are confirmed on ESPN and Disney+, with regional partners including TNT Sports in Argentina, Movistar Plus+ in Spain, CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+ in the United States, and TUDN, ViX and Canal 9 in Mexico.
- France Football’s official shortlists feature leading men’s nominees such as Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, alongside a women’s field that includes Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas and Marta.
- Media guides present Dembélé, Yamal and Raphinha as the primary favorites heading into the reveal following standout 2024–25 club campaigns.
- Additional honors to be announced include the Kopa Trophy for best young player and the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper, with journalist voting already completed ahead of the ceremony.