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FIFA Unveils World Football Awards in Dubai for 2026

12/30/2025

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FIFA will launch the FIFA World Football Awards in Dubai in 2026, announced during the World Sports Summit.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the awards' innovative approach to celebrating football's top performers and noted Dubai's role in football development.
The Dubai Sports Council, led by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with FIFA.
The inaugural awards will honor the best players, teams, and achievements from last year.

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FIFA will launch the FIFA World Football Awards in Dubai in 2026, announced during the World Sports Summit.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the awards' innovative approach to celebrating football's top performers and noted Dubai's role in football development.
The Dubai Sports Council, led by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with FIFA.
The inaugural awards will honor the best players, teams, and achievements from last year.