Harry Kane beats Mbappé and Yamal to win 2026 Ballon d'Or

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Harry Kane won the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, at a ceremony in London on Monday night. Alexia Putellas won the women's award. Kane's 73 goals for club and country last season earned him the prize, presented by Ronaldo. Putellas, presented her award by Michael Owen, cited pride in overcoming team difficulties. Spain's Luis de la Fuente won men's coach of the year. Earlier, the Ballon d'Or website mistakenly published separate articles naming Kane, Yamal, and Mbappé as winners. All three versions were removed before the ceremony. Spanish players and teams dominated most other award categories.


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