Kane is the first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or, with the last being Michael Owen in 2001.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won football's most prestigious individual prize, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Kane has developed even more in the Bundesliga despite an uneven league.

Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph proves greatness is about more than flair. Discover how Bayern Munich’s ruthless striker redefined football excellence.

Tottenham Hotspur have celebrated their academy graduate and record goalscorer after he won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at the award ceremony in London.

Polymarket ranks Lamine Yamal as 2027 Ballon d’Or favourite at 24%, ahead of Kylian Mbappé on 18%, while Harry Kane shares a 10% chance in the early forecast.

Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. See the official top 10 rankings and the goals behind his landmark triumph.

Vincent Garcia says Harry Kane beat Kylian Mbappe by a tiny margin to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, after Mbappe led for much of the voting period in a close race.

Kylian Mbappé loses Chinese brand deals after Mao Zedong meme remarks, as CCTV suspends La Liga coverage amid backlash just hours after his Ballon d’Or defeat.

Lamine Yamal’s near-tears reaction after Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or went viral, as fans debated the Barcelona star’s emotional moment and future career.

Lionel Messi finished fifth in the 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings but skipped the London ceremony, choosing his youth tournament as Harry Kane claimed the award.

Garcia revealed that Mbappe led the race for a significant period before Kane gained ground and secured the prestigious individual award by a narrow points margin.