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 73 goals in 65 games secured the 2026 Ballon d’Or, ending England’s 25-year wait as Bayern Munich claimed a domestic treble in a landmark season.

Lamine Yamal backs himself to win the Ballon d’Or after finishing third behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe, and wins a third straight Kopa Trophy at just 19.

Luis de la Fuente backed Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or after he finished third in 2026, as Harry Kane ended England’s 25-year wait for the award one day.

Harry Kane became the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001 to win the men’s Ballon d’Or on Monday, earning football’s top individual honor after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season, according to the award announcement. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker was Europe’s leading scorer, setting scoring records in Germany and at the World Cup, where he captained England to third place.

Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or win made him the first Englishman in 25 years to claim the prize, but Samir Nasri says stats alone cannot prove big-match impact.

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.

Lamine Yamal’s uncle challenges Harry Kane’s 2026 Ballon d’Or win, arguing the Barcelona teenager deserved the award and questioning Kane’s longevity, too.

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.

Royal football superfan, Prince William, was among the first to congratulate England captain Harry Kane as he was named the best footballer in the world.