Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or at London Palladium
Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday night at the London Palladium, becoming the first Englishman to receive the award in 25 years.
Ceremony details and voting results
Kane received the trophy after his name was drawn from the final envelope during the awards show. He finished ahead of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé in the journalists' and administrators' vote. The women's award went to Alexia Putellas moments before the men's ceremony concluded.
Club and country achievements
The striker scored 61 goals for Bayern Munich across all competitions while helping the club win a domestic double. He also added six goals at the World Cup to lead England to the semi-finals. His total tally of 73 goals included those earned for his national team.
Historic significance of the win
Kane joins Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as a Bayern Munich recipient since 1981. He is the first English winner since Michael Owen took the prize in 2001.
All 7 outlets report consistently
No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.
- BBC News
- ESPN
- The Guardian
- Dawn
- South China Morning Post
- Business Recorder
- Hypebeast
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BBC News
Ballon d'Or winner? Kane's best Bundesliga goals
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ESPN
Kane's long road to Ballon d'Or glory ends with his crowning moment
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The Guardian
Harry Kane claims men’s Ballon d’Or to end England’s 25-year wait for winner
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Dawn
England forward Kane crowned Ballon d'Or winner, Putellas wins women's award
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South China Morning Post
Ballon d’Or is crowning moment for Harry Kane, and true reflection of remarkable career
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Business Recorder
England forward Kane crowned Ballon d'Or winner, Putellas wins women's award
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Hypebeast
Harry Kane Wins 2025-26 Men's Ballon d'Or Following Historic 73-Goal Season
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