England captain Harry Kane has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or, claiming football’s most prestigious individual award
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
Kane’s triumph marks a major milestone in his career, recognising his performances for Bayern Munich and the England national team
The England international has established himself as one of the world’s leading forwards, combining prolific goalscoring with his ability to create opportunities for teammates
His victory comes after intense competition from several leading contenders, including Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal
The Ballon d’Or, organised by France Football, recognises the best footballer over the relevant assessment period
Kane’s win adds another landmark achievement to a career that has seen him become England’s all-time leading goalscorer and one of the most prolific strikers in European football