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

The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker is the fifth Englishman to win the prestigious individual award, joining Stanley Matthews, who claimed the inaugural prize in 1956, Bobby Charlton in 1966, and Kevin Keegan, who won it in 1978 and 1979.

Harry Kane could make history at the 2026 Ballon d’Or in London. Discover five records the Bayern striker may break after scoring 73 goals this season alone.

England forward Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to claim football’s top individual prize as Bayern Munich striker.

The Bayern Munich and England striker becomes the first English player to take home the prestigious trophy since 2001.

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has won another major individual honour, taking the Men's Young Player of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

Lamine Yamal could make history at the 2026 Ballon d’Or as its youngest winner and first teenager, with five historic records in reach for Barcelona and Spain.

Virat Kohli congratulated Harry Kane after the England captain won his maiden men's Ballon d'Or. His message celebrated Kane's resilience, hard work and honesty throughout his career.

The Bayern Munich striker emerged as the standout player at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, held on Monday, October 26, after an outstanding year for club and country.

Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d’Or after scoring 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich and England, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé to the award.

Bayern Munich striker and England captain Harry Kane has expressed his joy after winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or at Monday night’s ceremony in London.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has become the fifth English player in history to win the Ballon d’Or after claiming the 2026 award at Monday night’s ceremony in London.