Harry Kane edges Kylian Mbappe by 28 points in Ballon d'Or

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane narrowly defeated Kylian Mbappe by just 28 points to claim the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Kane secured 1055 points after a remarkable season, becoming England's first winner of the prestigious award since 2001. This vote marked one of the closest and most competitive races in the history of the ceremony. Meanwhile, Alexia Putellas clinched her third women's Ballon d'Or title.