Harry Kane crowned Ballon d'Or, the comeback of a striker long seen as a magnificent "loser"

Harry Kane has been awarded the Ballon d'Or on October 26, 2026, in London, marking his first win of this prestigious title. The English striker, now playing for Bayern Munich, topped the votes from 100 international journalists, surpassing Kylian Mbappé and Yamine Lamal. At 33, Kane's achievement is significant as he becomes the first English player to win since Michael Owen in 2001. His impressive season included 73 goals in 65 matches, contributing to Bayern's success and England's bronze medal at the World Cup.