Overview
- FIFA released full shortlists across Men’s and Women’s Player, Coaches, Goalkeepers, both XIs and the Fan Award, launching the public voting phase.
- The 11-man Men’s Player list includes Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Mohamed Salah and Cole Palmer, with four PSG and three Barcelona nominees.
- Women’s Player nominees feature Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, Alessia Russo, Ewa Pajor and Patri Guijarro, reflecting strong Barcelona Femení and Arsenal presence.
- Men’s Coach contenders are Hansi Flick, Mikel Arteta, Luis Enrique, Javier Aguirre, Enzo Maresca, Roberto Martínez and Arne Slot, with separate goalkeeper shortlists also confirmed.
- The FIFA Fan Award finalists are Alejandro Ciganotto, a posthumous recognition for Manolo el del Bombo, and Iraq’s Zakho supporters, while the ceremony date and host city remain unannounced.