Ballon d'Or 2026 winner announced

England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has won his maiden Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English footballer to claim the award in 25 years. The 33-year-old scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country during the 2025-26 season. France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé finished second, while Spain and Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal finished third.