Harry Kane officially wins the Ballon d'Or for 2026

English star Harry Kane, striker for Bayern Munich, has been awarded the Ballon d'Or for Best Player in the World for 2026 during the ceremony held in the English capital London, in its seventieth edition.

Harry Kane has won the prestigious award presented by France Football for the first time in his football career, adding an exceptional achievement to his individual record, after surpassing a selection of the world's top football stars.

Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário presented the award to English star Harry Kane amid warm applause from the audience, in a special moment during the ceremony that celebrated one of the most prominent stars in world football.

Harry Kane has triumphed over a list of 30 nominees, including Frenchman Kylian Mbappé, Spaniard Lamine Yamal, Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé, Georgian Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Argentine Lionel Messi, Frenchman Michael Olise, Norwegian Erling Haaland, Spaniard Rodri, and his compatriot Fabián Ruiz.