Dubai Chosen as Host City for FIFA Best Awards 2026

Dubai Chosen as Host City for FIFA Best Awards 2026-

Dubai will host the 2026 edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced during his appearance at the World Sports Summit currently taking place in the emirate.

Infantino revealed the news while delivering a keynote presentation titled “The Next 90 Minutes: Charting the On-Pitch Evolution of Football,” where he outlined FIFA’s strategic vision and long-term direction for the global game.

Major Global Ceremony Heads to the UAE-

The announcement further strengthens Dubai’s position as a leading destination for international sporting events. By securing hosting rights for one of football’s most prestigious annual ceremonies, the emirate adds another high-profile event to its growing sports calendar.

The decision reflects Dubai’s proven track record in staging world-class events and its expanding role in shaping the global sports and entertainment landscape.

About The Best FIFA Football Awards-

The Best FIFA Football Awards recognise excellence across world football, honouring outstanding male and female players, coaches, and teams from across the globe.

Award recipients are selected through a comprehensive voting system that includes fans, journalists, national team captains, and head coaches, who assess performances over the course of the football season.

The 2025 ceremony was held in Doha, Qatar, where Ousmane Dembélé won the Best Player award following his standout performances for Paris Saint-Germain during their historic treble-winning campaign.

Star-Studded World Sports Summit-

The two-day World Sports Summit, held at Madinat Jumeirah, has drawn an exceptional lineup of global sporting icons.

Monday’s speakers included tennis great Novak Djokovic, Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, and heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Tuesday’s programme features football greats such as Cafu, Alessandro Del Piero, Roberto Baggio, Carles Puyol, Andrés Iniesta, Fabio Cannavaro, and World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps. MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov and other global sports figures are also set to appear.

Prominent women in sport are equally represented, including Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur, former NBA player Tamika Tremaglio, and Danita Johnson, president of D United, alongside other influential female leaders in sport.

Dubai’s Growing Global Sports Profile-

Hosting The Best FIFA Football Awards 2026 further cements Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for elite sporting events. The announcement underscores the emirate’s continued investment in sport, innovation, and international collaboration, positioning it at the forefront of the global sports industry.