The frustration of Kylian Mbappé, runner-up to Harry Kane for the Ballon d'Or 2026, despite an intense communication campaign

Kylian Mbappé narrowly missed winning the Ballon d'Or, finishing second to Harry Kane. Despite an impressive individual season, he lacked major titles with Real Madrid and the French national team. The voting results were reportedly very close, highlighting the competitiveness of this year's award.