The eleven players initially shortlisted for the award were announced on 29 November 2021.[14] The three finalists were revealed on 4 January 2022.[15] All goals up for consideration were scored from 8 October 2020 to 7 August 2021. Every registered FIFA.com user was allowed to participate in the final vote until 17 December 2021, with the questionnaire being presented on the official website of FIFA. The selected goals were also voted on by a panel of ten "FIFA experts". Both groups' votes weighed equally on the ultimate winner of the award.[16]
The award celebrates the best fan moments or gestures of October 2020 to August 2021, regardless of championship, gender or nationality. The shortlist was compiled by a panel of FIFA experts, and every registered FIFA.com user was allowed to participate in the final vote until 14 January 2022.[17]
The three nominees were announced on 22 November 2021. Denmark and Finland fans won the award with over 100,000 registered votes.[3][5]
Gave Christian EriksenCPR, shielded him from cameras and comforted his family following his collapse during a Euro 2020 match[3]
The Best FIFA Special Award
An additional award was given out to Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Canada's Christine Sinclair, to recognize them becoming the all-time leading international goalscorers in men and women's senior football, respectively.[3]