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Harry Kane Claims 2026 Ballon d'Or Over Mbappe and Yamal

Harry Kane was crowned the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner in London, becoming the fifth English player to win the award.

By Briefzora Desk

Oct 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM 1 min read

Harry Kane Claims 2026 Ballon d'Or Over Mbappe and Yamal — LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 26: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich and England accepts the Men’s Ballon d’Or award during the 70th Ballon D’Or Ceremony at Palladium Theatre on October…

Key takeaways

Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London.
He beats Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal for the award.
Kane is the fifth English winner and the first since Michael Owen 25 years ago.
Lamine Yamal claimed the Kopa Trophy for the third year in a row.
Bukayo Saka received the Socrates Award for humanitarian work.

Harry Kane secured the 2026 Ballon d'Or on home soil in London, edging out Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe and teenage talent Lamine Yamal.

The England captain took the top honour at the ceremony, making him the fifth English player ever to claim the prize and the first since Michael Owen, 25 years earlier.

During the same event, Lamine Yamal received the Kopa Trophy for the best young player for the third consecutive year, while Bukayo Saka was presented with the Socrates Award for his humanitarian contributions off the field.

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Why it matters

The victory adds a historic accolade for English football, while the other awards highlight emerging talent and charitable contributions.

Questions and answers

Who won the 2026 Ballon d'Or?

Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

When was the last English player to win the Ballon d'Or before Kane?

The previous English winner was Michael Owen 25 years ago.

Which award did Lamine Yamal receive?

Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy for the best young player.

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Harry Kane Claims 2026 Ballon d'Or Over Mbappe and Yamal

Key takeaways

Why it matters

Questions and answers

Who won the 2026 Ballon d'Or?

When was the last English player to win the Ballon d'Or before Kane?

Which award did Lamine Yamal receive?

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