Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of Mbappé
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Seneweb
Harry Kane, the English striker for Bayern Munich, has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. The award recognises his season and his influence on the game, following his men’s top scorer prize, according to Seneweb.
Harry Kane, the English striker for Bayern Munich, has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or at the 70th edition of the world football award. He finished ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, Seneweb reports.
Aged 33 and captain of England, Kane has won the individual distinction for the first time. He had been named among the favourites after scoring 73 goals during the season. Lamine Yamal, for his part, received the Kopa Trophy for the best young player.
Kane’s victory comes after France Football published and then withdrew three articles announcing winners. The Bayern striker also received the ceremony’s men’s top scorer award.
