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Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or in London
27 Oct 2026
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London, according to BBC Sport, Sky Sports Football and ESPN FC.
The England captain became the first Englishman to win the men’s award since Michael Owen in 2001. Sky Sports Football reported that Kane beat Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to the prize, while BBC Sport said he was crowned at a ceremony in the capital.
The Guardian Football reported that FC Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d'Or for a third time, adding another major award to the night in London.
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