Harry Kane wins first Ballon d'Or after treble with Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the first of his career, at a ceremony in London on Monday, October 26. The 33-year-old received the award from former Brazil forward and two-time winner Ronaldo. Kane's victory was driven by a domestic treble with Bayern, winning the Bundesliga, German Cup, and Supercup, plus a third consecutive Bundesliga top-scorer title with 36 goals. He also earned a bronze medal with England at the 2026 World Cup and received the Gerd Müller Trophy for 73 goals in 65 matches. The women's Ballon d'Or went to Spain's Alexia Putellas of London City, her third award, while Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal was named best young player for the third straight year. PSG was recognized as club of the year.