Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or Ahead of Mbappé and Yamal
Harry Kane has been named the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, with the Bayern Munich and England forward finishing ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal at Monday’s ceremony in London.
What changed for the club
Kane’s award adds the Ballon d’Or to a year in which he said he had delivered goals, trophies and major collective achievements. The 30-man shortlist was considered by France Football and UEFA, who staged the ceremony together for a third successive edition.
The England captain marked the announcement with a message to supporters, describing the night as one he would always remember and calling the prize a significant honour.
He also made clear that he viewed the individual award as shared recognition for those around him.
- Kane thanked Bayern Munich’s players and staff.
- He included his England team-mates and national-team staff.
- He paid tribute to his family, friends and supporters who sent messages after the result.
Competition context
The Ballon d’Or vote placed Kane ahead of Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappé and Barcelona teenager Yamal after a closely contested race among leading players from across the game.
For Kane, the accolade represents the biggest individual honour of his career. In his response, he pointed to the balance between personal output and team success over the past year, while stressing that the award would not have been possible without the people who supported him.
What is scheduled next
Bayern Munich are listed to return to DFB-Pokal action on 28 October 2026. Kane is then due to link up with England for a UEFA Nations League A match against Croatia on 12 November 2026.
