Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or in Historic Ceremony
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony took place on October 27, 2026, in London, deviating from its traditional Paris venue to commemorate 70 years since Sir Stanley Matthews' victory. Harry Kane, representing Bayern Munich and England, won the prestigious men's award, becoming the first Englishman to do so in 25 years, following legends like Sir Stanley Matthews and Michael Owen.
He was followed in the rankings by Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid and Lamine Yamal from Barcelona. In the women's category, Alexia Putellas of Barcelona won her third Ballon d'Or title, with Ewa Pajor and Khadija Shaw rounding out the top three.
The event recognized the best talents in football, including players, coaches, and clubs, in a year highlighted by the FIFA World Cup.
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