Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, Defeating Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé finished second in the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or voting, held at the London Palladium on October 26, behind Harry Kane, who won the award. This marked the end of England's 25-year wait for a men's Ballon d’Or winner since Michael Owen in 2001.

Kane's exceptional performance included 73 goals and eight assists in 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and the England national team during the 2025/26 season. He scored 61 goals in 51 competitive matches for Bayern, including 36 goals in 31 Bundesliga appearances, 10 in the German Cup, and 14 in the Champions League.

Kane's contributions helped Bayern secure a domestic treble, including the Bundesliga title and German Cup, and reach the Champions League semi-finals. In contrast, Mbappé scored 42 goals for Real Madrid across competitions, but his overall production was overshadowed by Kane's achievements, leading to the latter's victory.