Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or in London
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Harry Kane, a forward for Bayern Munich, was awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the prestigious prize for the world's best footballer, at a ceremony in London. The event, hosted by the French magazine France Football, marked the 70th edition of the awards. Kane secured the title after a competitive race with Spain's Lamine Yamal and France's Kylian Mbappe.
Kane also received the Gerd Müller Trophy for the best goalscorer in European leagues during the 2025-2026 season. The award ceremony also saw the recognition of several other players and teams.
Alexia Putellas, a player for Barcelona, was awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or for the best female footballer. In the individual awards, Charlene Karl received the Gerd Müller Trophy for the best female goalscorer in 2026.
Paris Saint-Germain won the award for the best men's team for the 2025-2026 season, while Barcelona's women's team was named the best women's team for 2026.
In the humanitarian category, Bukayo Saka, an Arsenal player, received the 2026 Socrates Award for his humanitarian and social contributions.
Spain's Luis de la Fuente, the coach of the Spanish national team, received the award for the best men's coach. His compatriot, Unai Simon, was awarded the best men's goalkeeper. In the women's category, Barcelona's goalkeeper Cata Coll was named the best goalkeeper in the world for 2026.
