Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or at the London Palladium Theatre on October 26, 2026, as reported by CNN Indonesia. The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals in 65 matches last season, capturing the award ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.
Harry Kane Wins the 2026 Ballon d’Or in London
Harry Kane claimed the 2026 Ballon d’Or during a ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre, according to CNN Indonesia. The award marks the first time an English player has won the honor in 25 years, following Michael Owen’s victory in 2001, as noted by Antara News. Kane topped the final rankings after scoring 73 goals across 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and the England national team during the 2025/26 season, according to Antara News. His campaign included domestic titles in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and German Super Cup, alongside a run to the World Cup semifinals with England, as reported by CNN Indonesia. “Wow, wow, wow. I am almost speechless. Being here in London makes it special,” Kane said after receiving the trophy, according to Kompas.
Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal Complete the Podium
Real Madrid and France forward Kylian Mbappe finished second in the voting, according to official Ballon d’Or data cited by CNN Indonesia. Barcelona and Spain winger Lamine Yamal rounded out the top three in third place. Yamal also collected the Kopa Trophy as the best male young player, though Antara News reported that the teenager suggested his Barcelona teammate Pau Cubarsi was more deserving of the honor. Lionel Messi placed fifth in the final 2026 ranking, according to Kompas. Messi did not attend the London ceremony because he traveled to Spain for the Princess of Asturias Awards before flying to New York for an Inter Miami fixture against the New York Red Bulls, Kompas reported.
Alexia Putellas and Other Major Award Winners
The ceremony distributed 13 separate accolades for players, coaches, and clubs, according to Antara News. In the women’s category, Alexia Putellas secured her third Ballon d’Or after helping Barcelona win four trophies last season prior to her move to London City Lionesses. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente earned the Best Men’s Coach prize following Spain’s victory at the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Paris Saint-Germain won the Best Men’s Club award, while Barcelona claimed the Best Women’s Club honor. Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka received the Socrates Award for his humanitarian work and social initiatives connected to football, as detailed by Antara News.
Ceremony Streaming and Schedule Details
DAZN served as the global streaming partner for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, broadcasting live from the London Palladium Theatre, according to Tirto.id. The red carpet arrivals began at 01.00 WIB on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, followed by the main ceremony from 03.00 WIB to 05.00 WIB and a winner’s press conference at approximately 05.30 WIB.
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