The event begins at 9: 00 a.m. at the London Padladium Theatre, while the main focus is on the competition for the world’s best football award.

Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal are mentioned among the main candidates, while Kilian Muppee aims to be among the names they will fight for the prestigious trophy.

The ceremony will be presented by Thierry Henry and Kate Scott, while guests are expected to arrive by 7:00.

30 candidates for Golden Top

The list published by the magazine France Football involves 30 footballers, among them names known as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbppé, Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland, Osmane Demusee and Winicius Junior.

The race is expected to be strong, as some of the candidates have had successful seasons with their clubs and representatives. Along with Kane and Yamali, among the names aimed at the prize are Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Kvatritskhelia and Muppe.

Full list of candidates:

Jude Bellingham, Pau Cubars, Ochsmane Dembele, Marc Cucrella, Louis Diaz, Bruno Fernandes, Gabriel Magalhas, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Acraf Haktim, Keviratskhelia, Lamine Yamal, Sádio Mane, Marquinhos, Lautro Martínez, Kylian Müpes, Nuno Mendez, Leonel Muse, Joa Neveo, Michael Neveo, Ollian Willian, Wáno Decánne, Rodrínez, Ferrínez, Dabiantínez, Dabáno, Dapáno, and Wino, Johnáno, Johnáno, St.

How is the winner defined?

The prize praises individual presentations during the 2025/26 season, including World Cup matches. The winner is determined by a jury of specialised journalists selected from the countries listed on the FIFA relevant lists.

Each voter selects ten football players from the list of 30 candidates, given points in the ranking: 15, 12, 10, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1. The trophy is won by the player who collects more points.

Other Prices Divided Tonight

In addition to the awards “The Golden Land” for men and women, several other individual and team trophies will be shared during the ceremony.

The Trophy Kupau is dedicated to the best young footballer, the prize “Yashini” best goalkeeper, while the trophy — “Gerd Mueller” — estimates the best goalist.

Also, the prize, Yohan Cruyffʹ, is dedicated to the best trainers, while the trophy éSócrates ‘%s’ values engagement in social and humanitarian initiatives.

For the best club award in men’s competition, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bodø/Glimt and Flamengo are nominated.

This year’s edition is expected to draw the attention of fans worldwide, with London becoming the first host of the most prestigious individual awards ceremony in football.

Source Layer: RTKLive