Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, first English winner in 25 years

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or on Monday, October 26, becoming the first English player to receive the award in 25 years. He beat Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal for the honor. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals in 65 matches during the European season. He finished third at the World Cup with England and won the German league, cup, and Supercup titles. The ceremony was held in London to honor Stanley Matthews, the award's first winner in 1956. Michael Owen in 2001 was the last English recipient. Mbappé and Yamal finished second and third.


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