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

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe, after scoring 73 goals in 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and England. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time. Kane's goals powered Bayern Munich to a league and cup double and helped England reach the World Cup semi-finals. The 33-year-old's prolific form earned him the highest individual honor in football, capping a career that previously included losing finals with Tottenham and England. Putellas won the women's prize for her role in leading Barcelona to the Champions League before moving to London City Lionesses. The ceremony in London was delayed by traffic, with Yamal winning young player of the year and Luis de la Fuente named men's coach of the year.


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