Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or after record-breaking Bayern Munich and England season

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, football's highest individual honor, following a record-breaking season with Bayern Munich and England. Kane scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country between August 2025 and July 2026, including five hat-tricks and 16 braces. He won the Bundesliga Golden Boot with 36 league goals and added 12 goals in 14 England appearances. His scoring helped Bayern Munich secure a league, cup, and Super Cup treble, restoring the club's domestic dominance.


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