Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or ahead of Mbappé and Yamal

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal after a ceremony delayed by London traffic. The English striker's exceptional season with Bayern Munich secured the prestigious award. Kane scored 73 goals in 65 matches, leading Bayern to a Bundesliga title. Despite no other major trophies with club or country, his prolific scoring was enough to win the 70th edition of the award. Mbappé finished second, extending his wait for the honor, while Yamal placed third. Kane succeeds Ousmane Dembele and becomes the first English winner since Michael Owen 25 years ago.


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