India, Oct. 27 -- Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a remarkable season defined by goals, trophies and performances for England. The Bayern Munich striker claimed football's most prestigious individual award after a prolific campaign for club and country.

The 33-year-old scored 73 goals in 65 appearances during the 2025-26 season, beating Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, who finished runner-up, and Lamine Yamal, who came third, to claim the award. Rodri, the 2024 winner, finished fourth, followed by Argentine great Lionel Messi.

Kane, who also won the Men's Striker of the Year award, ended England's 25-year wait for a Ballon d'Or winner. He became the fifth Englishman to claim the honour, following Sir Stanley Matthews, Sir Bobby Ch...