Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, first English winner since 2001

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich striker received the award in London. Kane beat Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal, scoring 73 goals last season. He won the Bundesliga, German Cup, and Supercup with Bayern, and helped England to third place at the World Cup. The 33-year-old also won the Gerd Muller Trophy for best striker. Alexia Putellas won the women's award, and the ceremony was held outside France for the first time.


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