LIVE: Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or | Mbappé 2nd, Yamal 3rd & Messi 5th | APT Sports

Harry Kane has won the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman to claim football’s most prestigious individual award since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich and England striker finished ahead of Kylian Mbappé, who placed second, and Lamine Yamal in third. Rodri finished fourth, with eight-time winner Lionel Messi completing the top five. Kane scored 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern Munich during the 2025–26 season, helping the club win the Bundesliga and German Cup. He finished the season with 73 goals for club and country, capping a remarkable campaign with the biggest individual honour in football. Spain’s Alexia Putellas also made history, winning her third Women’s Ballon d’Or. The ceremony in London celebrated the standout performers across men’s and women’s football, with awards for young players, goalkeepers, coaches, clubs and strikers. Stay with APT Sports for the latest Ballon d’Or results, key moments, reactions and debate around the night’s biggest winners. Was Harry Kane the right choice for the 2026 Ballon d’Or? Share your thoughts in the comments. #BallonDor #BallonDor2026 #HarryKane #KylianMbappe #LamineYamal #LionelMessi #FootballNews