Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or 2026

Harry Kane, the English striker for Bayern Munich, was awarded the Ballon d'Or 2026 on Monday, October 26, in London. The ceremony took place at the London Palladium Theatre. Kane was named best player in the world, defeating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.

Kane becomes fifth English Ballon d'Or winner

This marked Kane's first Ballon d'Or and made him the fifth Englishman to win the award, following Stanley Matthews (1956), Bobby Charlton (1966), Kevin Keegan (1978, 1979), and Michael Owen (2001). Kane succeeds Ousmane Dembélé, the 2025 winner.

Kane's impressive 2025-2026 season

Kane scored 73 goals in 65 matches across all competitions during the 2025-2026 season, winning the European Golden Boot for the second time. He scored 36 goals in the Bundesliga and contributed to Bayern Munich's achievement of the Bundesliga treble, including the German Cup and German Super Cup.

Kane's World Cup performance

With the England national team, Kane scored 12 goals in 14 matches during the 2026 World Cup, including six goals in seven matches, finishing among the top scorers of the tournament.

Kane wins Gerd Müller Trophy

Kane was also awarded the Gerd Müller Trophy for Best Goalscorer. The Ballon d'Or 2026 ranking had Kane as the winner, with Mbappé in second place and Yamal in third. Other notable placements included Rodri, Lionel Messi, and several other players from various clubs and national teams.

Other awards presented at ceremony

The event also featured awards for women's Ballon d'Or, Young Talent, and other categories, with Alexia Putellas and Lamine Yamal among the recipients.