Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or in London
Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, presented at a ceremony in London on Monday. He is the first Englishman to take the award in 25 years, since Michael Owen in 2001. Kane scored 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, including six at the World Cup, where England finished third. Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal were the runners-up. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time. The ceremony was delayed by nearly an hour by London traffic.
Key facts
- The award is decided by journalists from the top 100 FIFA-ranked countries.
- Kane is 33 years old and spent 19 years at Tottenham before joining Bayern Munich in 2023.
- Bayern Munich completed a domestic league and cup double in 2025-26.
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Why it matters
The result marks the first English winner of the men's award since 2001.
What changed
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