2026 Ballon d'Or: Harry Kane wins award ahead of Mbappe, Yamal

Bayern Munich striker and England captain, Harry Kane, has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

Kane was confirmed as the best player in the world at a ceremony in London, UK on Monday night.

He won the award ahead of players like Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

During the year under review, Kane won the European Golden Shoe as Bayern lifted the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal titles.

Alexia Putellas of Spain and Barcelona won the women's category of the award.