Harry Kane wins 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or in London

Harry Kane won the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or on October 26, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to become the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001. The award was presented at the London Palladium, where Kane said the ceremony’s location made the occasion especially meaningful. Kane, who represents Bayern Munich and England, was also awarded the men’s Gerd Müller Trophy for his scoring. Reports of his season record describe 73 goals and eight assists in 65 appearances for club and country during the 2025-26 season. A separate club-only figure reported for Bayern was 61 goals in 51 matches. The totals refer to different team and competition scopes. Mbappé finished second in the Ballon d’Or voting and Yamal third. Rodri placed fourth, with Lionel Messi fifth, according to the reported rankings. Kane’s scoring was central to his case for the award, while Bayern’s 2025-26 season included wins in the Bundesliga, German Cup and German Super Cup. The ceremony also recognized women’s football. Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time, having previously taken the award in 2021 and 2022. Lamine Yamal received the men’s Kopa Trophy for young players, while...